
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
LS53 YDAMOT history
LS53 YDA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 168,714 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YDA
- 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 6 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YDA was last recorded at 168,714 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 13,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 155,082 miles · 16 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 13,632 miles
- Average per year
- 7,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 168,714 miles
- 2022 – 155,082 miles
- 2021 – 148,996 miles
- 2020 – 140,266 miles
- 2019 – 133,049 miles
- 2018 – 115,846 miles
- 2017 – 99,280 miles
- 2016 – 81,598 miles
- 2015 – 66,674 miles
- 2014 – 58,823 miles
- 2013 – 56,487 miles
- 2012 – 54,425 miles
- 2011 – 52,757 miles
- 2010 – 49,455 miles
- 2008 – 46,408 miles
- 2006 – 40,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also 10mm gash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full underbody covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,714 miles (+13,632)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,714 miles
- Test number
- 552292525623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,082 miles (+6,086)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 155,082 miles
- Test number
- 941484315416
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. Front and Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,996 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 148,996 miles
- Test number
- 458249562144
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also 10mm gash (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail148,992 miles (+8,726)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,992 miles
- Test number
- 381081691034
- DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% little effort compared to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad almost non existent but inner good (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also 10mm gash (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,266 miles (+7,217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,266 miles
- Test number
- 713165718902
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass133,049 miles (+17,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 133,049 miles
- Test number
- 968594951176
- AdvisorySlight bind on offside front brake
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
Pass115,846 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 115,846 miles
- Test number
- 965202165145
- AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
Fail115,846 miles (+16,566)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,846 miles
- Test number
- 880384497607
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
Pass99,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,280 miles
- Test number
- 923454193893
- AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted
Fail99,280 miles (+17,682)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,280 miles
- Test number
- 241483343484
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted
Pass81,598 miles (+14,924)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,598 miles
- Test number
- 370994394497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,674 miles (+7,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,674 miles
- Test number
- 575880155024
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass58,823 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 58,823 miles
- Test number
- 209062274099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,487 miles (+2,062)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,487 miles
- Test number
- 766045563077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,425 miles (+1,668)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,425 miles
- Test number
- 898665232056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,757 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,757 miles
- Test number
- 229273961009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,455 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 49,455 miles
- Test number
- 192741340085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,408 miles (+1,753)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,408 miles
- Test number
- 494857588208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 44,655 miles
- Test number
- 761821268030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,655 miles (+4,140)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,655 miles
- Test number
- 991941468030
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 40,515 miles
- Test number
- 472716756355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YDA
- Does LS53 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YDA expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YDA?
- The MOT on LS53 YDA expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YDA done?
- LS53 YDA was recorded at 168,714 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YDA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YDA 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 YDA find?
- LS53 YDA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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