
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LS53 YCEMOT history
LS53 YCE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 268,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 268,778 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 11,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YCE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YCE was last recorded at 268,778 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 268,734 miles · 12 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 11,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,778 miles
- 2025 – 263,467 miles
- 2024 – 263,430 miles
- 2023 – 255,499 miles
- 2022 – 248,539 miles
- 2021 – 240,508 miles
- 2020 – 235,598 miles
- 2019 – 222,000 miles
- 2018 – 209,640 miles
- 2017 – 194,174 miles
- 2016 – 179,806 miles
- 2015 – 165,371 miles
- 2014 – 151,621 miles
- 2013 – 139,990 miles
- 2012 – 128,898 miles
- 2011 – 112,540 miles
- 2010 – 101,650 miles
- 2008 – 81,310 miles
- 2007 – 55,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCenter prop bush / bearing split _bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,778 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 268,778 miles
- Test number
- 900789285743
- AdvisoryCenter prop bush / bearing split _bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail268,734 miles (+5,267)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,734 miles
- Test number
- 215202096665
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Corroded though (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Corroded though (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll underside corrosion
- AdvisoryCenter prop bush / bearing split_ bush worn
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting both front lower camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass263,467 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 263,467 miles
- Test number
- 561085477003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail263,430 miles (+7,931)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,430 miles
- Test number
- 944678403128
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass255,499 miles (+6,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 255,499 miles
- Test number
- 896517939290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor / torque (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass248,539 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 248,539 miles
- Test number
- 249439131659
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail248,539 miles (+8,031)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,539 miles
- Test number
- 102557721132
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass240,508 miles (+4,910)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 240,508 miles
- Test number
- 481612399755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque /castor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass235,598 miles (+13,598)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 235,598 miles
- Test number
- 809329559952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass222,000 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 222,000 miles
- Test number
- 537162433167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail222,000 miles (+12,360)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,000 miles
- Test number
- 164210443524
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass209,640 miles (+15,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 209,640 miles
- Test number
- 814822470479
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass194,174 miles (+14,368)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 194,174 miles
- Test number
- 960300175520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,806 miles (+14,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,806 miles
- Test number
- 961751657526
- AdvisoryOff side front and both rear tyres split on inner side walls, not showing cord.
Pass165,371 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 165,371 miles
- Test number
- 719644555172
- NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear brake pads low
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
Fail165,371 miles (+13,750)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,371 miles
- Test number
- 206314155199
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear brake pads low
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
Pass151,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 151,621 miles
- Test number
- 306693644117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,621 miles (+11,631)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,621 miles
- Test number
- 686813944142
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine Noisy!
Pass139,990 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 139,990 miles
- Test number
- 917748523161
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding( unable to fully check due to routing behind plastic covers etc )
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteOscillation at rear parking brakes noted during RBT
- NoteSidewall damage/nicks at both front tyres
Fail139,990 miles (+11,092)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,990 miles
- Test number
- 305448523189
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding( unable to fully check due to routing behind plastic covers etc )
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteOscillation at rear parking brakes noted during RBT
- NoteSidewall damage/nicks at both front tyres
- NoteSmear at nearside front wiper blade
Pass128,898 miles (+48)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 128,898 miles
- Test number
- 339620762129
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteNearside rear tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
- NoteNick/sidewall damage at offside front tyre
Fail128,850 miles (+16,310)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,850 miles
- Test number
- 909531352102
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteN/s rear tyre weae @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
- NoteNick/sidewall damage at offside front tyre
Pass112,540 miles1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,540 miles
- Test number
- 639102251135
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake service warning lamp on
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteHeadlamp aims on lower limits
- NoteSidewall "nicks"/cuts at n/s front and n/s rear tyres
- NoteSlight inner edge wear at both front tyres
- NoteTailgate struts weak
- NoteWear at front brake discs
Fail112,540 miles (+10,890)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,540 miles
- Test number
- 878792351194
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake service warning lamp on
- NoteExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteHeadlamp aims on lower limits
- NoteSidewall "nicks"/cuts at n/s front and n/s rear tyres
- NoteSlight inner edge wear at both front tyres
- NoteTailgate struts weak
- NoteWear at front brake discs
Pass101,650 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 101,650 miles
- Test number
- 344408940189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExtensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.
- NoteSlight collision damage to all wheels and tyre walls
- NoteSlight play/wear at steering rack ends
- NoteWiper blades in poor condition
Fail101,647 miles (+20,337)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,647 miles
- Test number
- 482428740120
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExtensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.
- NoteSlight collision damage to all wheels and tyre walls
- NoteSlight play/wear at steering rack ends
- NoteWiper blades in poor condition
Pass81,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 81,310 miles
- Test number
- 802087648331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail81,310 miles (+25,860)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,310 miles
- Test number
- 653547748388
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteAll tyre preesures low
- NoteInner edge wear at rear tyre
Pass55,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 55,450 miles
- Test number
- 302681477174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YCE
- Does LS53 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YCE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YCE?
- The MOT on LS53 YCE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 YCE done?
- LS53 YCE was recorded at 268,778 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 11,403 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YCE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YCE 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 YCE find?
- LS53 YCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: center prop bush / bearing split _bush worn; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, and 1 more.
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