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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LB02 EWUMOT history

LB02 EWU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
51,292 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 EWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 EWU was last recorded at 51,292 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,229 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
1,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 51,292 miles
  • 2020 – 50,229 miles
  • 2019 – 48,014 miles
  • 2018 – 46,012 miles
  • 2017 – 43,597 miles
  • 2016 – 41,058 miles
  • 2015 – 38,757 miles
  • 2012 – 36,310 miles
  • 2010 – 35,140 miles
  • 2009 – 34,744 miles
  • 2008 – 30,877 miles
  • 2007 – 26,260 miles
  • 2006 – 22,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,292 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. Beam image projection distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/replacement maybe required. BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic fixing plate corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside service brake slight lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp illuminated

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Condition of exhaust mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Condition of n/s door mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,292 miles (+1,063)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    982474793377
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. Beam image projection distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/replacement maybe required. BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic fixing plate corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside service brake slight lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp illuminated

  2. Pass50,229 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    617056395149
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. Beam image projection distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/replacement maybe required. BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside footbrake effort slow and low , in comparison to offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail50,229 miles (+2,215)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    463660384659
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. Beam image projection distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/replacement maybe required. BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside footbrake effort slow and low , in comparison to offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,014 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    546989453782
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust mountings
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s door mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on

  5. Fail47,982 miles (+1,970)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    315149116780
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near front jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust mountings
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s door mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on

  6. Pass46,012 miles (+2,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,012 miles
    Test number
    904992743599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint borderline pass (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working

  7. Pass43,597 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    494728729848
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside of vehicle

  8. Pass41,058 miles (+2,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    677151077717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  9. Pass38,757 miles (+2,447)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    977100795025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion all over underside of vehicle

  10. Pass36,310 miles (+1,170)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    806394922157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrsion on all brake flexi ferrules
    • NoteCorrsion to exhaust system
    • NoteCorrsion to front subframe and crossmember
    • NoteDampness around power steering rack

  11. Pass35,140 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    913143320367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass34,744 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    324433529328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    560908148221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail30,877 miles (+4,617)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    934336348236
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,260 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    104169267198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    143623466128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 EWU

Does LB02 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 EWU expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 EWU?
The MOT on LB02 EWU expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 EWU done?
LB02 EWU was recorded at 51,292 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 1,879 miles a year.
Has LB02 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 EWU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB02 EWU 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 LB02 EWU find?
LB02 EWU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly defective both front. beam image projection distorted. it would appear some form of lens buffing/replacement maybe required. borderline; front windscreen wiper blade defective smear; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links bush have slight movement, and 9 more.

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