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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LB03 TNKMOT history

LB03 TNK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
138,900 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TNK was last recorded at 138,900 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,900 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,900 miles
  • 2022 – 130,511 miles
  • 2021 – 119,105 miles
  • 2020 – 113,806 miles
  • 2019 – 105,731 miles
  • 2018 – 94,867 miles
  • 2017 – 87,628 miles
  • 2015 – 79,227 miles
  • 2014 – 69,134 miles
  • 2013 – 62,715 miles
  • 2012 – 54,994 miles
  • 2011 – 49,277 miles
  • 2010 – 45,267 miles
  • 2009 – 42,004 miles
  • 2008 – 38,278 miles
  • 2007 – 36,048 miles
  • 2006 – 29,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,900 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    303135067033
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,900 miles (+8,389)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    217341621124
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,511 miles (+11,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,511 miles
    Test number
    923198010276
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,105 miles (+5,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,105 miles
    Test number
    579718010073
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    759582330639
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail113,806 miles (+8,075)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    416594654561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,731 miles (+10,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    232738745632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,867 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    666641852972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail94,866 miles (+7,238)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    548823590831
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass87,628 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    274468282638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,227 miles (+10,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    934724434178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damages to outer side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,134 miles (+6,419)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    545853994288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre and both rear tyres have slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  13. Pass62,715 miles (+7,721)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    848329103390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust mounts deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight movement both front suspension arm bushes

  14. Pass54,994 miles (+5,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    406255602390
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass49,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    727585781149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,277 miles (+4,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    755705281170
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass45,267 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    403826190029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,004 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    181335109045
    • NoteDamage to front bumper/ grill, nsf fog lamp smashed off mounting point
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper

  19. Fail42,004 miles (+3,726)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    531675409055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteDamage to front bumper/ grill, nsf fog lamp smashed off mounting point
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper

  20. Fail38,278 miles2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,278 miles
    Test number
    482339078183
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBad cuts nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBad side wall damage nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front fog light inop/missing
    • NoteNearside rear bumper damaged
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOffside side repeater lens broken
    • NoteStone chips windscreen

  21. Pass38,278 miles (+2,230)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,278 miles
    Test number
    961749778136
    • NoteBad cuts nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBad side wall damage nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front fog light inop/missing
    • NoteNearside rear bumper damaged
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteOffside side repeater lens broken
    • NoteStone chips windscreen

  22. Pass36,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    681263867388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,048 miles (+6,661)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    601243967301
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut to side wall nsr tyre
    • NoteNsf fog lamp damaged
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  24. Pass29,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    451283656338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TNK

Does LB03 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TNK expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TNK?
The MOT on LB03 TNK expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TNK done?
LB03 TNK was recorded at 138,900 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 6,737 miles a year.
Has LB03 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TNK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 TNK 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 TNK find?
LB03 TNK passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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