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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LB03 TKZMOT history

LB03 TKZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 225,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
225,235 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TKZ was last recorded at 225,235 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,103 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
10,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,235 miles
  • 2025 – 205,258 miles
  • 2024 – 185,975 miles
  • 2023 – 163,436 miles
  • 2022 – 143,100 miles
  • 2021 – 124,499 miles
  • 2020 – 102,100 miles
  • 2019 – 77,062 miles
  • 2018 – 68,746 miles
  • 2017 – 59,195 miles
  • 2016 – 51,330 miles
  • 2015 – 40,110 miles
  • 2014 – 31,305 miles
  • 2013 – 19,429 miles
  • 2012 – 11,568 miles
  • 2010 – 11,270 miles
  • 2009 – 11,261 miles
  • 2008 – 10,913 miles
  • 2007 – 10,745 miles
  • 2006 – 9,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,235 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear tyres tread getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,235 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    225,235 miles
    Test number
    858841132916
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail225,103 miles (+19,845)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,103 miles
    Test number
    247318006681
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed C0 readings very high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Curved arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass205,258 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    205,258 miles
    Test number
    189261442902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail205,059 miles (+19,084)4 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,059 miles
    Test number
    886375473711
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,975 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,975 miles
    Test number
    600077940627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail185,282 miles (+21,846)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,282 miles
    Test number
    638982737926
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass163,436 miles (+20,336)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,436 miles
    Test number
    861348320308
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,100 miles (+18,601)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,100 miles
    Test number
    949181192954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass124,499 miles (+126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,499 miles
    Test number
    499992987444
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail124,373 miles (+22,273)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    341502741968
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass102,100 miles (+25,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    101462625689
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,062 miles (+8,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    986676477455
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryWasher jet is blocked n/s

  13. Pass68,746 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    288415821517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Fail68,706 miles (+9,511)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    805529450590
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryService brake warning light on dash

  15. Pass59,195 miles (+7,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    148460018707
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides are very borderline (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,330 miles (+11,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    799135743075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,110 miles (+8,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    889128105248
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,305 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    385925704214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,429 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,429 miles
    Test number
    446447703283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,568 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,568 miles
    Test number
    537923812282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,565 miles (+295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,565 miles
    Test number
    237142712225
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass11,270 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,270 miles
    Test number
    553044550216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass11,261 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,261 miles
    Test number
    612774649237
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass10,913 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,913 miles
    Test number
    161791198238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,745 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,745 miles
    Test number
    514047947207
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass9,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,154 miles
    Test number
    350014646456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TKZ

Does LB03 TKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TKZ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TKZ?
The MOT on LB03 TKZ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 TKZ done?
LB03 TKZ was recorded at 225,235 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 10,782 miles a year.
Has LB03 TKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TKZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 TKZ 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 TKZ find?
LB03 TKZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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