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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LS53 YMMMOT history

LS53 YMM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

LS53 YMM blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
208,015 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YMM was last recorded at 208,015 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 9,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,020 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,995 miles
Average per year
10,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,015 miles
  • 2024 – 198,020 miles
  • 2023 – 179,044 miles
  • 2022 – 170,759 miles
  • 2021 – 154,399 miles
  • 2020 – 140,852 miles
  • 2019 – 130,521 miles
  • 2018 – 120,508 miles
  • 2017 – 110,154 miles
  • 2016 – 97,994 miles
  • 2015 – 86,711 miles
  • 2014 – 79,821 miles
  • 2013 – 72,585 miles
  • 2012 – 64,502 miles
  • 2011 – 53,198 miles
  • 2010 – 44,370 miles
  • 2009 – 33,517 miles
  • 2008 – 26,012 miles
  • 2007 – 21,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,015 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,015 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    208,015 miles
    Test number
    559001622156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,020 miles (+18,976)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    198,020 miles
    Test number
    745458097649
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass179,044 miles (+49)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    179,044 miles
    Test number
    389823239102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail178,995 miles (+8,236)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,995 miles
    Test number
    735509367777
    • MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour each headlight different colours (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass170,759 miles (+16,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,759 miles
    Test number
    770542537198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,399 miles (+13,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,399 miles
    Test number
    785542447422
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,852 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,852 miles
    Test number
    265096158224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,521 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,521 miles
    Test number
    615369595740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,508 miles (+10,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    741049437959
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted could not view

  10. Pass110,154 miles (+12,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,154 miles
    Test number
    831473939854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass97,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    913861691642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,994 miles (+11,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    953058932701
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass86,711 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    969897575124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass deteriorated

  14. Fail86,711 miles (+6,890)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    728006575110
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass deteriorated
    • NoteRoad springs best replaced in pairs

  15. Pass79,821 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    956632064164
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail79,821 miles (+7,236)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    248212464184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit only just passed test
    • NoteBrake wear warning lamp on
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

  17. Pass72,585 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    895348473137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteUnable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

  18. Fail72,585 miles (+8,083)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    155217473126
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteUnable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

  19. Pass64,502 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    298745762101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail64,502 miles (+11,304)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    159625362199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass53,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    637156961147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,198 miles (+8,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    207176661404
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,370 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    204225770456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,517 miles (+7,505)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,517 miles
    Test number
    801411219173
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt catch cover missing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre no tread on inner part lowto no tread on outer edge rest of tread less than 3mm

  25. Pass26,012 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    230268008438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,730 miles
    Test number
    442033417167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YMM

Does LS53 YMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YMM expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YMM?
The MOT on LS53 YMM expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YMM done?
LS53 YMM was recorded at 208,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 10,119 miles a year.
Has LS53 YMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YMM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YMM 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 YMM find?
LS53 YMM passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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