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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS53 PHZMOT history

LS53 PHZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LS53 PHZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,021 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PHZ was last recorded at 123,021 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,445 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,576 miles
Average per year
5,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,021 miles
  • 2024 – 114,445 miles
  • 2023 – 101,548 miles
  • 2022 – 88,670 miles
  • 2021 – 82,164 miles
  • 2020 – 78,562 miles
  • 2019 – 74,952 miles
  • 2018 – 73,564 miles
  • 2017 – 72,593 miles
  • 2016 – 70,369 miles
  • 2015 – 68,824 miles
  • 2014 – 65,232 miles
  • 2013 – 59,656 miles
  • 2012 – 52,315 miles
  • 2011 – 45,628 miles
  • 2009 – 37,983 miles
  • 2008 – 23,463 miles
  • 2006 – 15,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,021 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trim in front of rear wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust hangar broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,021 miles (+8,576)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    931543605758
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,445 miles (+207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    250033601723
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trim in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust hangar broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail114,238 miles (+12,690)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    700136333477
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under trim in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trim in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust hangar broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,548 miles (+12,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    708836557009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,670 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    957775656078
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil dip stick missing.
  6. Fail88,670 miles (+6,506)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    586873416938
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil dip stick missing.
  7. Pass82,164 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    323779037685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,562 miles (+3,610)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    419833391302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Pass74,952 miles (+1,388)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    623918135657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above under trays
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass73,564 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    700046170229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,593 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    341040141990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,369 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    331413957237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Pass68,824 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,824 miles
    Test number
    849349965144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements, BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  14. Fail68,781 miles (+3,549)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,781 miles
    Test number
    206163465135
    • DangerousUnable to check oil, dipstick missing
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements, BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  15. Pass65,232 miles (+5,576)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    506744934154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass59,656 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    897303413163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail59,656 miles (+7,341)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    895243313143
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass52,315 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    865817312085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass45,628 miles (+7,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    158994211439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass37,983 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    391172149308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    333857119110
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail33,364 miles (+9,901)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    951347719194
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass23,463 miles (+7,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    242907108090
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass15,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,968 miles
    Test number
    751737026316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PHZ

Does LS53 PHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 PHZ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PHZ?
The MOT on LS53 PHZ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 PHZ done?
LS53 PHZ was recorded at 123,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,655 miles a year.
Has LS53 PHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PHZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 PHZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 PHZ find?
LS53 PHZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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