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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.

LS53 YDA blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass168,714 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass168,714 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    168,714 miles
    Test number
    552292525623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. Pass115,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,846 miles
    Test number
    965202165145
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
  8. 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
  9. Pass99,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,280 miles
    Test number
    923454193893
    • AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted
  10. 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
  11. Pass81,598 miles (+14,924)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    370994394497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass58,823 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    209062274099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,487 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    766045563077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,425 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    898665232056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,757 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    229273961009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,455 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    192741340085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,408 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    494857588208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    761821268030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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