Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
LX53 PFVMOT history
LX53 PFV is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 130,302 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,454 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 PFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 PFV was last recorded at 130,302 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 14,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 116,115 miles · 15 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 14,187 miles
- Average per year
- 7,454 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 130,302 miles
- 2021 – 116,115 miles
- 2020 – 99,980 miles
- 2019 – 90,554 miles
- 2018 – 88,933 miles
- 2017 – 84,654 miles
- 2016 – 82,474 miles
- 2015 – 67,685 miles
- 2014 – 63,871 miles
- 2013 – 58,111 miles
- 2012 – 50,722 miles
- 2010 – 40,488 miles
- 2009 – 30,208 miles
- 2007 – 19,617 miles
- 2006 – 12,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,302 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 130,302 miles
- Test number
- 702378844450
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,295 miles (+14,180)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,295 miles
- Test number
- 155421320511
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,115 miles (+16,135)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 116,115 miles
- Test number
- 898137076254
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 99,980 miles
- Test number
- 354159615746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,980 miles (+9,426)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,980 miles
- Test number
- 887344814108
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testFront Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,554 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,554 miles
- Test number
- 386230429920
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,552 miles (+1,619)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,552 miles
- Test number
- 464419359449
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- 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))
Pass88,933 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,933 miles
- Test number
- 103442714552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,654 miles
- Test number
- 394235889540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,653 miles (+2,179)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,653 miles
- Test number
- 404885985333
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass82,474 miles (+14,789)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,474 miles
- Test number
- 690454245399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,685 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 67,685 miles
- Test number
- 149088895422
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail67,685 miles (+3,814)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,685 miles
- Test number
- 378828295051
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,871 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 63,871 miles
- Test number
- 327290924163
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,871 miles (+5,760)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,871 miles
- Test number
- 548830424147
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,111 miles (+527)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,111 miles
- Test number
- 146970323119
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,584 miles (+6,862)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,584 miles
- Test number
- 139502183446
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,722 miles (+10,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,722 miles
- Test number
- 137399872449
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,488 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,488 miles
- Test number
- 983762850233
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail40,488 miles (+10,280)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,488 miles
- Test number
- 591662350250
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass30,208 miles (+10,591)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 30,208 miles
- Test number
- 283982059046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,617 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,617 miles
- Test number
- 204043767285
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass12,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 12,526 miles
- Test number
- 990639966201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 PFV
- Does LX53 PFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 PFV expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 PFV?
- The MOT on LX53 PFV expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 PFV done?
- LX53 PFV was recorded at 130,302 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 7,454 miles a year.
- Has LX53 PFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 PFV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 PFV 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 LX53 PFV find?
- LX53 PFV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: central front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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