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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LB03 UMZMOT history

LB03 UMZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
156,943 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UMZ
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
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UMZ was last recorded at 156,943 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,932 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,943 miles
  • 2021 – 149,668 miles
  • 2020 – 148,195 miles
  • 2019 – 140,738 miles
  • 2018 – 130,853 miles
  • 2017 – 120,238 miles
  • 2016 – 112,675 miles
  • 2015 – 104,830 miles
  • 2014 – 100,984 miles
  • 2013 – 95,403 miles
  • 2012 – 89,452 miles
  • 2011 – 84,274 miles
  • 2010 – 76,922 miles
  • 2008 – 67,000 miles
  • 2007 – 56,302 miles
  • 2006 – 55,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,943 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,943 miles (+11)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,943 miles
    Test number
    598142254969
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,932 miles (+7,264)2 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,932 miles
    Test number
    803474134420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,668 miles (+1,473)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,668 miles
    Test number
    559013662629
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass148,195 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,195 miles
    Test number
    400872143346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,738 miles
    Test number
    125677211084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail140,725 miles (+9,872)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,725 miles
    Test number
    489601627728
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass130,853 miles (+10,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    144346515863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,238 miles (+7,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,238 miles
    Test number
    986924777735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/5516) (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,675 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    218200065064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,830 miles (+3,846)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    679405145054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass100,984 miles (+5,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    678165044049
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight exhaust from nearside manifold area

  12. Pass95,403 miles (+5,951)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    656575603067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNot all boot lidd brake light bulbs working

  13. Pass89,452 miles (+5,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    786112212071
    • NoteSrs light on pleasr note will not pass mot next year new items coming into test

  14. Pass84,274 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    766484611050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,922 miles (+9,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    722499100008
    • NoteNot all boot brake light bulbs working

  16. Pass67,000 miles (+10,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    160218748203
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,302 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    123447617050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,352 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    340044586266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,637 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    773917486156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,206 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    802139776106
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about LB03 UMZ

Does LB03 UMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UMZ expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UMZ?
The MOT on LB03 UMZ expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UMZ done?
LB03 UMZ was recorded at 156,943 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has LB03 UMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UMZ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 UMZ 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 UMZ find?
LB03 UMZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint both sides; nearside front side repeater insecure; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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