MERCEDES-BENZ E YA53ZRA has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 164,225 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12:44.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 8th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

YA53ZRA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH APRIL 2027164,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Handbrake Cable Bracket Adrift, No Damage To Cable
FAILED19TH MARCH 2026164,169 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt 2nd Arm Of 2 , As Marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Broken, Fitted On Rear Subframe (4.1.5 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Handbrake Cable Bracket Adrift, No Damage To Cable
PASSED9TH APRIL 20258TH APRIL 2026160,301 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED8TH APRIL 2025160,301 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 235 45 17 Conti Premium Contact 6 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202420TH MARCH 2025158,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED19TH MARCH 2024158,807 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202318TH MARCH 2024156,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Thrust Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Wipers Starting To Smear
PASSED9TH MARCH 202218TH MARCH 2023152,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH MARCH 2022152,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202118TH MARCH 2022140,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202018TH MARCH 2021131,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2020131,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201918TH MARCH 2020120,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED19TH MARCH 201818TH MARCH 2019107,138 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201713TH MARCH 201888,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201613TH MARCH 201770,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Driving Lamp Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Front Number Plate Cracked
PASSED14TH MARCH 201513TH MARCH 201652,947 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA53ZRA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

YA53ZRA MOT Comments

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YA53ZRA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 164,225 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,730 miles

YA53ZRA FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz E with registration YA53ZRA was manufactured on Friday 9th March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 164,225 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 11,730 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA53ZRA has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz E has had 45 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz E is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does YA53ZRA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 YA53ZRA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA53ZRA Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 YA53ZRA does have Tax. Read more

When does YA53ZRA Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA53ZRA will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YA53ZRA MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA53ZRA will expire in 6 months on Thursday 8th April 2027. Read more

When did YA53ZRA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA53ZRA was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA53ZRA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YA53ZRA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YA53ZRA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YA53ZRA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has YA53ZRA done?

The odometer reading for YA53ZRA at the last MOT in March 2026 was 164,225 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,730 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA53ZRA?

The vehicle YA53ZRA was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th March 2012. Read more

What colour is YA53ZRA?

The official colour of YA53ZRA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YA53ZRA have?

YA53ZRA has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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