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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LX53 WHTMOT history

LX53 WHT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

LX53 WHT black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
157,150 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 WHT
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 WHT was last recorded at 157,150 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2015: 25,027 miles, lower than 129,084 miles on 4 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,123 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,150 miles
  • 2021 – 154,023 miles
  • 2020 – 148,915 miles
  • 2019 – 144,704 miles
  • 2018 – 141,738 miles
  • 2017 – 138,352 miles
  • 2016 – 136,072 miles
  • 2015 – 25,027 miles
  • 2014 – 129,084 miles
  • 2013 – 124,813 miles
  • 2012 – 122,228 miles
  • 2011 – 118,173 miles
  • 2010 – 113,000 miles
  • 2009 – 108,225 miles
  • 2008 – 80,060 miles
  • 2006 – 52,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,150 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,150 miles
    Test number
    286338175986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail157,123 miles (+3,100)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    977323373039
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass154,023 miles (+5,108)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,023 miles
    Test number
    531662755990
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,915 miles (+4,211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    164833945331
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,704 miles (+2,966)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,704 miles
    Test number
    534076425587
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,738 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    585352184373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    142026020906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail138,352 miles (+2,280)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    525556165653
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass136,072 miles (+111,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,072 miles
    Test number
    223480182905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass25,027 miles (-104,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,027 miles
    Test number
    515112505212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,084 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    439865284133
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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

  12. Fail129,084 miles (+4,271)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    627284784198
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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

  13. Pass124,813 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    797814533155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,228 miles (+4,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,228 miles
    Test number
    108500232186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass118,173 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,173 miles
    Test number
    717147631117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,000 miles (+4,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    802805520149
    • NoteN/S/F DOOR IS DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING ANY SHARP EDGES

  17. Pass108,225 miles (+28,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    154099099480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    552992278052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,060 miles (+27,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    772532978042
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass52,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    990740456259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,300 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    384689846422
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side front Lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Questions about LX53 WHT

Does LX53 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 WHT expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 WHT?
The MOT on LX53 WHT expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 WHT done?
LX53 WHT was recorded at 157,150 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
Has LX53 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 WHT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 WHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 WHT find?
LX53 WHT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.

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