Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LB03 NOUMOT history
LB03 NOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2026
- Mileage
- 197,997 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 NOU
- 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
- 28 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 NOU was last recorded at 197,997 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 3,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,022 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,975 miles
- Average per year
- 9,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,997 miles
- 2024 – 194,022 miles
- 2023 – 188,584 miles
- 2022 – 182,608 miles
- 2021 – 175,039 miles
- 2020 – 171,060 miles
- 2019 – 160,644 miles
- 2018 – 151,899 miles
- 2017 – 141,061 miles
- 2016 – 127,224 miles
- 2015 – 116,915 miles
- 2014 – 102,494 miles
- 2013 – 90,571 miles
- 2012 – 86,856 miles
- 2011 – 75,094 miles
- 2010 – 63,121 miles
- 2009 – 50,958 miles
- 2008 – 38,751 miles
- 2007 – 29,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,997 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 197,997 miles
- Test number
- 841212848574
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail197,997 miles (+3,975)1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,997 miles
- Test number
- 982981771662
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass194,022 miles (+5,438)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 194,022 miles
- Test number
- 474317983875
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass188,584 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 188,584 miles
- Test number
- 763809145074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,608 miles (+7,569)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 182,608 miles
- Test number
- 270063657512
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint in hub beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint in hub beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers visor dropping slightly, not enough to impair view
Pass175,039 miles (+3,979)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 175,039 miles
- Test number
- 589715065798
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass171,060 miles (+10,416)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 171,060 miles
- Test number
- 932011742678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass160,644 miles (+8,745)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 160,644 miles
- Test number
- 676078371238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,899 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 151,899 miles
- Test number
- 193920083528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail151,899 miles (+10,838)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,899 miles
- Test number
- 668149255635
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass141,061 miles (+13,837)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 141,061 miles
- Test number
- 790152832535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryShields fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
- AdvisoryOffside exhaust centre hanger broken
Pass127,224 miles (+10,309)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 127,224 miles
- Test number
- 656776700387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,915 miles (+14,421)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 116,915 miles
- Test number
- 799391695079
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Pass102,494 miles (+11,923)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 102,494 miles
- Test number
- 878837674033
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass90,571 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 90,571 miles
- Test number
- 537968393001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,856 miles (+11,762)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 86,856 miles
- Test number
- 305468522375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,094 miles (+11,973)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,094 miles
- Test number
- 415048111324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,121 miles (+12,163)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 63,121 miles
- Test number
- 802633730369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,958 miles (+12,207)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,958 miles
- Test number
- 454290029430
- NoteBrake fluid contaminated
Pass38,751 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 960234648398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,061 miles (+7,392)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 37,061 miles
- Test number
- 532505378190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 29,669 miles
- Test number
- 390955357143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 NOU
- Does LB03 NOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 NOU expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 NOU?
- The MOT on LB03 NOU expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 NOU done?
- LB03 NOU was recorded at 197,997 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 9,401 miles a year.
- Has LB03 NOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 NOU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 NOU 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 NOU find?
- LB03 NOU passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.
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