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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 WCNMOT history

LB03 WCN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,334 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WCN was last recorded at 89,334 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2011: 24,544 miles, lower than 221,491 miles on 25 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,559 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,775 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,334 miles
  • 2025 – 86,559 miles
  • 2024 – 76,339 miles
  • 2023 – 67,186 miles
  • 2022 – 65,144 miles
  • 2021 – 63,236 miles
  • 2020 – 61,827 miles
  • 2019 – 60,338 miles
  • 2018 – 59,028 miles
  • 2017 – 57,402 miles
  • 2016 – 53,283 miles
  • 2015 – 44,381 miles
  • 2014 – 39,786 miles
  • 2013 – 32,522 miles
  • 2012 – 26,221 miles
  • 2011 – 24,544 miles
  • 2010 – 221,491 miles
  • 2008 – 19,339 miles
  • 2007 – 16,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,334 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,334 miles (+2,775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    826025237773
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass86,559 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    890266965030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,339 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    439234296897
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,339 miles (+9,153)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    278320778581
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,186 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    252623041520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,144 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    305744071803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,236 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    903546220919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,827 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    393795004631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,338 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    172175714870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,028 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    552628694652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  11. Pass57,402 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    301282836382
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass53,283 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    496966658544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    896395375119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,381 miles (+4,595)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    679525275147
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,786 miles (+7,264)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    357207204112
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing view
    • NoteOffside front low tread tyre edge

  16. Pass32,522 miles (+6,301)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    696655763052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing view
    • NoteOffside front door mirror indicator repeater intermittant function

  17. Pass26,221 miles (+1,677)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,221 miles
    Test number
    138129662464
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front outer stabiliser link rods worn
    • NoteBoth wipers smearing view

  18. Pass24,544 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    198729951050
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc worn

  19. Fail24,544 miles (-196,947)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    995319651006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc worn

  20. Pass221,491 miles (+202,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    221,491 miles
    Test number
    400655620079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,339 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,339 miles
    Test number
    610454818290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,337 miles (+3,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    613493618203
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass16,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    594739467190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LB03 WCN

Does LB03 WCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 WCN is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WCN?
The MOT on LB03 WCN is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 WCN done?
LB03 WCN was recorded at 89,334 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has LB03 WCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WCN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 WCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 WCN find?
LB03 WCN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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