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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LB03 BDUMOT history

LB03 BDU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,458 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BDU was last recorded at 123,458 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,465 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,993 miles
Average per year
5,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,458 miles
  • 2025 – 121,465 miles
  • 2024 – 118,900 miles
  • 2023 – 117,317 miles
  • 2022 – 113,107 miles
  • 2021 – 107,164 miles
  • 2020 – 98,972 miles
  • 2019 – 88,192 miles
  • 2018 – 74,582 miles
  • 2017 – 59,452 miles
  • 2016 – 51,932 miles
  • 2015 – 45,544 miles
  • 2014 – 40,293 miles
  • 2013 – 34,424 miles
  • 2012 – 29,357 miles
  • 2011 – 28,189 miles
  • 2010 – 25,048 miles
  • 2009 – 20,750 miles
  • 2008 – 17,643 miles
  • 2007 – 14,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,458 miles (+1,993)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    249754739910
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,465 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    957106135281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass118,900 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    951105217614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,899 miles (+1,582)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    450741119396
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,317 miles (+4,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    359694220170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,107 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,107 miles
    Test number
    264572058360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,164 miles (+8,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    872815525184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    998665183205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,972 miles (+10,780)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    733166481397
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass88,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    515193594673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,192 miles (+13,610)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    383935859753
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,582 miles (+15,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    333909238453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,452 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    577529476277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,932 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    534733390687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,544 miles (+5,251)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    269628515149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFull floorpan covers fitted
    • NoteRear lower wishbone covers fitted

  16. Pass40,293 miles (+5,869)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    379361024166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFull floorpan covers fitted
    • NoteRear wishbone covers fitted

  17. Pass34,424 miles (+5,067)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    476225013158
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFull floorpan covers fitted
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear wishbone arm covers fitted

  18. Pass29,357 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,357 miles
    Test number
    696092642194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,189 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    737305391165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,048 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    783479550172
    • NoteUnder Body & Sill Covers Fitted--Limited View

  21. Fail25,040 miles (+4,290)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,040 miles
    Test number
    324018550196
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder Body & Sill Covers Fitted--Limited View

  22. Pass20,750 miles (+3,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    604845859151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice n/s/r tyre has slight cut on sidewall

  23. Pass17,643 miles (+3,441)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,643 miles
    Test number
    250854658148
    • NoteFront brake pads slightly low
    • NoteFull body undertrays fitted - various components not visible
    • NoteRear brake pads very low - recommend replacement

  24. Pass14,202 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,202 miles
    Test number
    101009947135
    • NoteFull engine/body undertray fitted - various components not visible
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing
    • NoteN/s repeater lens damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads seem low

Questions about LB03 BDU

Does LB03 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BDU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BDU?
The MOT on LB03 BDU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BDU done?
LB03 BDU was recorded at 123,458 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
Has LB03 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BDU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 BDU 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 LB03 BDU find?
LB03 BDU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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