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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LS53 PPKMOT history

LS53 PPK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,398 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PPK was last recorded at 96,398 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,522 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
3,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,398 miles
  • 2024 – 95,522 miles
  • 2023 – 94,493 miles
  • 2022 – 93,165 miles
  • 2021 – 92,213 miles
  • 2020 – 91,591 miles
  • 2019 – 89,991 miles
  • 2018 – 88,600 miles
  • 2017 – 87,226 miles
  • 2016 – 85,282 miles
  • 2015 – 81,271 miles
  • 2014 – 79,183 miles
  • 2013 – 74,092 miles
  • 2012 – 67,734 miles
  • 2011 – 63,476 miles
  • 2010 – 56,798 miles
  • 2009 – 50,221 miles
  • 2007 – 41,607 miles
  • 2006 – 34,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,398 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,398 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    372680724579
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass95,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    719496348337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,522 miles (+1,029)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    248169479518
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass94,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    990935099052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,493 miles (+1,328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    301389995966
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass93,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    219959531374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,165 miles (+952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    629477801541
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,213 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,213 miles
    Test number
    399198070965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,591 miles (+1,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    240506532010
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass89,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    855043291175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,991 miles (+1,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    772550893895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass88,600 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    157856674227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    662111019371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,226 miles (+1,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    493612383780
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass85,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    673988486087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,282 miles (+680)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    494148638012
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
  17. Pass84,602 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    562079978564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,271 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    246787045041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,183 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    456175844088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,092 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    737626943065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,734 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    498901052020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Pass63,476 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    998597141078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass56,798 miles (+6,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    911639640072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass50,221 miles (+8,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    431510859006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass41,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    153399207317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,607 miles (+6,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    640249707319
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  27. Pass34,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    933400016390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PPK

Does LS53 PPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 PPK expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PPK?
The MOT on LS53 PPK expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 PPK done?
LS53 PPK was recorded at 96,398 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
Has LS53 PPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PPK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 PPK 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 PPK find?
LS53 PPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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