Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LS53 YFKMOT history
LS53 YFK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 224,768 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 YFK was last recorded at 224,768 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 12,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 212,242 miles · 7 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,526 miles
- Average per year
- 9,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 224,768 miles
- 2023 – 212,242 miles
- 2022 – 198,678 miles
- 2021 – 180,926 miles
- 2020 – 177,545 miles
- 2019 – 172,206 miles
- 2018 – 166,483 miles
- 2017 – 158,802 miles
- 2016 – 151,320 miles
- 2015 – 143,631 miles
- 2014 – 137,738 miles
- 2013 – 131,435 miles
- 2012 – 119,737 miles
- 2011 – 104,677 miles
- 2010 – 96,134 miles
- 2009 – 87,320 miles
- 2008 – 75,800 miles
- 2007 – 71,887 miles
- 2006 – 61,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail224,768 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak leaking past injector , strong smell of fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating judder and uneven (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on far inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering axial ball joint
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Coil spring corroded both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail224,768 miles (+12,526)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,768 miles
- Test number
- 786882700826
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak leaking past injector , strong smell of fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating judder and uneven (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on far inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering axial ball joint
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass212,242 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 212,242 miles
- Test number
- 911276249528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,887 miles (+13,209)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,887 miles
- Test number
- 680471178336
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass198,678 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 198,678 miles
- Test number
- 451252693988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,348 miles (+17,422)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,348 miles
- Test number
- 970358268280
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass180,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 180,926 miles
- Test number
- 108158478378
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,926 miles (+3,381)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,926 miles
- Test number
- 377423359830
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,545 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 177,545 miles
- Test number
- 322786021805
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front upper arm bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake application uneven
- AdvisoryHeadlight washers inoperative
Fail177,544 miles (+5,338)5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,544 miles
- Test number
- 770799738513
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative not connected (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory"service brake system" message displayed
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front upper arm bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake application uneven
- AdvisoryHeadlight washers inoperative
Pass172,206 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 172,206 miles
- Test number
- 141996972352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail172,205 miles (+5,722)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,205 miles
- Test number
- 167044861890
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 166,483 miles
- Test number
- 810553643919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,482 miles (+7,680)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,482 miles
- Test number
- 585874943340
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass158,802 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,802 miles
- Test number
- 786286748569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,718 miles (+7,398)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,718 miles
- Test number
- 692352962970
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass151,320 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 151,320 miles
- Test number
- 989616436088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,318 miles (+7,687)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,318 miles
- Test number
- 565006289898
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass143,631 miles (+5)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 143,631 miles
- Test number
- 317177475181
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Fail143,626 miles (+5,888)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,626 miles
- Test number
- 919826775134
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn / balding far inner edge
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Pass137,738 miles (+6,303)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,738 miles
- Test number
- 576425784134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass131,435 miles (+11,698)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 131,435 miles
- Test number
- 238253483150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,737 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 119,737 miles
- Test number
- 958114372143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,736 miles (+15,059)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,736 miles
- Test number
- 599923772128
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,677 miles (+8,543)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 104,677 miles
- Test number
- 178485181160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,134 miles (+8,814)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 96,134 miles
- Test number
- 932499470162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,320 miles (+11,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 87,320 miles
- Test number
- 240603289448
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,800 miles (+3,913)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 75,800 miles
- Test number
- 550436638170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,887 miles (+10,237)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 71,887 miles
- Test number
- 480230447358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,650 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 61,650 miles
- Test number
- 980377116303
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 YFK
- Does LS53 YFK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YFK expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YFK?
- The MOT on LS53 YFK expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YFK done?
- LS53 YFK was recorded at 224,768 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 9,250 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YFK has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YFK 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 YFK find?
- LS53 YFK failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak leaking past injector , strong smell of fumes; front service brake excessively fluctuating judder and uneven; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.
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