# SM53FHT — MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT History & Vehicle Check SM53FHT is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ E, Diesel (2148cc), first registered 2003-11-05. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SM53FHT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SM53FHT | | Make | MERCEDES-BENZ | | Model | E | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2148cc | | First registered | 2003-11-05 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-02-12 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 18 - Fails: 4 - Pass rate: 81.82% - Total defects recorded: 51 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2024-02-10 14:32:34 | PASSED | 158,734 MI | 2025-02-12 00:00:00 | | 2024-02-07 12:20:37 | FAILED | 158,349 MI | — | | 2023-02-07 12:50:05 | PASSED | 145,993 MI | 2024-02-12 00:00:00 | | 2022-02-12 12:35:15 | PASSED | 137,852 MI | 2023-02-12 00:00:00 | | 2021-02-13 08:44:44 | PASSED | 131,564 MI | 2022-02-12 00:00:00 | | 2019-11-09 14:02:27 | PASSED | 128,972 MI | 2020-11-08 00:00:00 | | 2019-11-09 14:02:26 | FAILED | 128,972 MI | — | | 2018-09-21 15:40:26 | PASSED | 126,297 MI | 2019-09-20 00:00:00 | | 2017-04-25 07:59:50 | PASSED | 119,293 MI | 2018-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2017-04-21 15:16:39 | FAILED | 119,288 MI | — | | 2016-04-26 13:38:04 | PASSED | 114,200 MI | 2017-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2015-04-27 11:08:18 | PASSED | 109,088 MI | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2014-04-29 18:00:43 | PASSED | 103,479 MI | 2015-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2014-04-28 14:28:01 | FAILED | 103,401 MI | — | | 2013-04-26 12:47:05 | PASSED | 97,413 MI | 2014-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-26 14:14:56 | PASSED | 90,787 MI | 2013-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2011-04-30 11:56:35 | PASSED | 85,217 MI | 2012-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2010-04-23 10:30:32 | PASSED | 79,540 MI | 2011-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2009-04-30 09:59:00 | PASSED | 73,493 MI | 2010-04-29 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-18 10:44:27 | PASSED | 71,676 MI | 2009-07-17 00:00:00 | | 2008-01-14 11:16:34 | PASSED | 65,763 MI | 2009-01-21 00:00:00 | | 2007-01-22 10:51:13 | PASSED | 56,019 MI | 2008-01-21 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2024-02-10 14:32:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front bumper damaged - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i)) **2024-02-07 12:20:37 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Front bumper damaged - MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) - MINOR: Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i)) **2022-02-12 12:35:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b)) **2019-11-09 14:02:26 (FAILED)** - PRS: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) - PRS: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) - PRS: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) **2017-04-25 07:59:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge **2017-04-21 15:16:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - ADVISORY: Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) **2014-04-29 18:00:43 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre cracked&wearing thin in ineer edge - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2014-04-28 14:28:01 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) - USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre cracked&wearing thin in ineer edge - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test **2013-04-26 12:47:05 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2012-04-26 14:14:56 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing slightly on inner shoulder **2011-04-30 11:56:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: OSF Tyre has damage to outer side wall not exposing cords - USER ENTERED: NSF / OSF / OSR Tyres Cracking ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SM53FHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SM53FHT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.