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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS53 PLUMOT history

LS53 PLU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

LS53 PLU blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2024
Mileage
84,009 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PLU was last recorded at 84,009 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 5,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,633 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,376 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,009 miles
  • 2022 – 78,633 miles
  • 2021 – 74,096 miles
  • 2020 – 70,544 miles
  • 2019 – 64,500 miles
  • 2018 – 59,746 miles
  • 2017 – 55,176 miles
  • 2016 – 50,287 miles
  • 2015 – 45,418 miles
  • 2014 – 40,928 miles
  • 2013 – 36,098 miles
  • 2012 – 31,626 miles
  • 2011 – 28,595 miles
  • 2010 – 24,719 miles
  • 2009 – 22,852 miles
  • 2008 – 18,308 miles
  • 2007 – 15,353 miles
  • 2006 – 12,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside MIRROR SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING WHEN MIRROR FOLDED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball-joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,009 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    585364390397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,633 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    390946210152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,096 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    227643684862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,544 miles (+6,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    476066251375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,500 miles
    Test number
    725764089888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,500 miles (+4,754)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,500 miles
    Test number
    937033348572
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,746 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    926526923736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,176 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    574411917261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    101913739163
    • AdvisoryNearside MIRROR SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING WHEN MIRROR FOLDED
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail50,287 miles (+4,869)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    527182966510
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPWARD FACING (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DOOR LOCK JUMPING AND SICKING AT TIMES
    • AdvisoryNearside MIRROR SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING WHEN MIRROR FOLDED
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass45,418 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    823592293625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball-joint facing up (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball-joint facing up (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail45,418 miles (+4,490)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    984850942472
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball-joint facing down (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball-joint facing down (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets partially blocked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball-joint facing up (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball-joint facing up (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light does not operate in conjunction with handbrake

  13. Pass40,928 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    266322944378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,098 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    895624043306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,626 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    297501542391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,595 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,595 miles
    Test number
    825315131346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,719 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    193967920389
    • 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)

  18. Pass22,852 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,852 miles
    Test number
    323719029378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,308 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,308 miles
    Test number
    663393038386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,353 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,353 miles
    Test number
    403694737339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,376 miles
    Test number
    214606206368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PLU

Does LS53 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 PLU expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PLU?
The MOT on LS53 PLU expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 PLU done?
LS53 PLU was recorded at 84,009 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has LS53 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PLU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 PLU 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 PLU find?
LS53 PLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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