Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc
LS53 PJYMOT history
LS53 PJY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 140,741 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 PJY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 PJY was last recorded at 140,741 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,672 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 69 miles
- Average per year
- 5,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,741 miles
- 2024 – 140,672 miles
- 2023 – 132,004 miles
- 2022 – 122,187 miles
- 2021 – 112,881 miles
- 2020 – 103,792 miles
- 2019 – 96,195 miles
- 2018 – 90,057 miles
- 2017 – 83,785 miles
- 2016 – 75,887 miles
- 2015 – 71,202 miles
- 2014 – 65,947 miles
- 2013 – 62,188 miles
- 2012 – 55,814 miles
- 2011 – 52,595 miles
- 2010 – 49,123 miles
- 2009 – 45,264 miles
- 2008 – 39,461 miles
- 2007 – 32,402 miles
- 2006 – 25,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail140,741 miles
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail140,741 miles (+69)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,741 miles
- Test number
- 803707274231
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Pass140,672 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 140,672 miles
- Test number
- 187961464606
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,647 miles (+8,643)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,647 miles
- Test number
- 721102234718
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass132,004 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 132,004 miles
- Test number
- 488273987899
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp has slight cracks (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail132,004 miles (+9,817)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,004 miles
- Test number
- 874521377132
- MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp has slight cracks (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,187 miles (+9,306)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,187 miles
- Test number
- 757403321884
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted so can't do fully inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,881 miles (+9,089)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,881 miles
- Test number
- 571488466948
- AdvisoryExhaust middle to rear clamp cracked but system still secure
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,792 miles (+7,597)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 103,792 miles
- Test number
- 895721132886
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen slightly but not affecting the drivers view of the road
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp cracked but exhaust system still adequately supported
- AdvisoryRear registration plate starting to de laminate
Pass96,195 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,195 miles
- Test number
- 367096252253
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp deteriorated/cracked
Fail96,195 miles (+6,138)1 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,195 miles
- Test number
- 240317122048
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp deteriorated/cracked
Pass90,057 miles (+6,272)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,057 miles
- Test number
- 268193019883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,785 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,785 miles
- Test number
- 500692588696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,887 miles (+4,685)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,887 miles
- Test number
- 155932468601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,202 miles (+5,255)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,202 miles
- Test number
- 857656635269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,947 miles (+3,759)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 65,947 miles
- Test number
- 469192534216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,188 miles (+982)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,188 miles
- Test number
- 125077943211
- NoteN/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limil on inner edge
Fail61,206 miles (+5,392)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,206 miles
- Test number
- 386935443467
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,814 miles (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,814 miles
- Test number
- 739365732292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,595 miles (+3,472)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 52,595 miles
- Test number
- 855464331272
- NoteUNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.
Pass49,123 miles (+3,859)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 49,123 miles
- Test number
- 313183260485
- NoteExhaust mounting bracket broken
- NoteUnable to inspect front suspension & sterring fully due to covers fitted
Pass45,264 miles (+5,803)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 45,264 miles
- Test number
- 500847139377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,461 miles (+7,059)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,461 miles
- Test number
- 940971648358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,402 miles (+6,933)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,402 miles
- Test number
- 844069337349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,469 miles
- Test number
- 972176026387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 PJY
- Does LS53 PJY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 PJY expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 PJY?
- The MOT on LS53 PJY expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 PJY done?
- LS53 PJY was recorded at 140,741 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
- Has LS53 PJY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 PJY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 PJY 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 PJY find?
- LS53 PJY failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects: brake performance unable to be tested; emissions unable to be completed.
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