
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass101,548 miles (+12,878)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,548 miles
- Test number
- 708836557009
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
Pass82,164 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 82,164 miles
- Test number
- 323779037685
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass73,564 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,564 miles
- Test number
- 700046170229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,593 miles (+2,224)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,593 miles
- Test number
- 341040141990
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass37,983 miles (+4,616)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 37,983 miles
- Test number
- 391172149308
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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