
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
LS53 YDDMOT history
LS53 YDD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 159,001 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YDD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YDD was last recorded at 159,001 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 158,584 miles · 22 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 417 miles
- Average per year
- 7,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 159,001 miles
- 2021 – 158,584 miles
- 2019 – 134,178 miles
- 2018 – 124,569 miles
- 2017 – 118,093 miles
- 2016 – 111,352 miles
- 2012 – 97,463 miles
- 2011 – 88,212 miles
- 2010 – 78,222 miles
- 2009 – 66,197 miles
- 2008 – 54,658 miles
- 2007 – 49,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUndertrays along underside of vehicle
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
EML on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,001 miles (+417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 159,001 miles
- Test number
- 456004344855
- AdvisoryUndertrays along underside of vehicle
Fail158,584 miles (+24,406)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,584 miles
- Test number
- 924511582269
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 134,178 miles
- Test number
- 138953084748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,178 miles (+9,609)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,178 miles
- Test number
- 870109229051
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,569 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 124,569 miles
- Test number
- 597826374751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,568 miles (+6,475)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,568 miles
- Test number
- 860460168285
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side offside and nearside front (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,093 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,093 miles
- Test number
- 986004310966
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (3.7.B.3)
Fail118,093 miles (+6,741)7 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,093 miles
- Test number
- 725237078074
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp loose (7.1.1)
- FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, rubber excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items
Pass111,352 miles (+13,889)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 111,352 miles
- Test number
- 238987521755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 97,463 miles
- Test number
- 305049992106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,463 miles (+9,251)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,463 miles
- Test number
- 207319792141
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass88,212 miles (+9,990)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 88,212 miles
- Test number
- 375753101468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,222 miles (+12,025)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 78,222 miles
- Test number
- 842757000292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,197 miles (+11,539)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 66,197 miles
- Test number
- 392488709202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,658 miles (+4,896)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,658 miles
- Test number
- 414700418249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,762 miles (+7,311)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 49,762 miles
- Test number
- 220647107322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,451 miles
- Test number
- 350293577090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YDD
- Does LS53 YDD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YDD expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YDD?
- The MOT on LS53 YDD expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YDD done?
- LS53 YDD was recorded at 159,001 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 7,500 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YDD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YDD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YDD 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 YDD find?
- LS53 YDD passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: undertrays along underside of vehicle.
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