Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,999 cc
LB03 ZBXMOT history
LB03 ZBX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,969 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 ZBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 ZBX was last recorded at 84,969 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Dec 2014: 65,526 miles, lower than 99,396 miles on 12 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,111 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 858 miles
- Average per year
- 1,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,969 miles
- 2024 – 84,111 miles
- 2023 – 82,932 miles
- 2022 – 81,302 miles
- 2021 – 79,213 miles
- 2020 – 76,631 miles
- 2019 – 75,105 miles
- 2018 – 73,705 miles
- 2017 – 72,530 miles
- 2016 – 70,827 miles
- 2015 – 69,306 miles
- 2014 – 65,526 miles
- 2013 – 62,543 miles
- 2012 – 60,101 miles
- 2011 – 57,604 miles
- 2010 – 56,029 miles
- 2009 – 54,390 miles
- 2007 – 53,017 miles
- 2006 – 50,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,969 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryActive body control warning illuminated
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.
Brake pad warning light is on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside tie rod has play in it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,969 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,969 miles
- Test number
- 908562516499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryActive body control warning illuminated
Fail84,969 miles (+858)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,969 miles
- Test number
- 950195663347
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp inoperative no beam image (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryActive body control warning illuminated
Pass84,111 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,111 miles
- Test number
- 352644192064
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged ,loose
Pass82,932 miles (+1,630)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,932 miles
- Test number
- 616933753366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,302 miles (+2,089)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,302 miles
- Test number
- 319668474888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,213 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,213 miles
- Test number
- 726913088763
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has worn on the both edges
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror slightly loose
Fail79,182 miles (+2,551)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,182 miles
- Test number
- 224331307065
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,631 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,631 miles
- Test number
- 388394628089
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
- AdvisoryOffside tie rod has play in it
Fail76,622 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,622 miles
- Test number
- 664129591537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
- AdvisoryOffside tie rod has play in it
Pass75,105 miles (+1,400)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,105 miles
- Test number
- 808498947294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,705 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 197571608345
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass72,530 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,530 miles
- Test number
- 806426354556
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass70,827 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,827 miles
- Test number
- 620894763106
- AdvisoryABC LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail70,827 miles (+1,521)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,827 miles
- Test number
- 375187973307
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryABC LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass69,306 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,306 miles
- Test number
- 236298003432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,526 miles
- Test number
- 429817034455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,526 miles (-33,870)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,526 miles
- Test number
- 819907234322
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail99,396 miles (+36,853)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,396 miles
- Test number
- 885156514377
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,543 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 116662713391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge
Fail62,543 miles (+2,442)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 788652413363
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge
Pass60,101 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 60,101 miles
- Test number
- 107318012344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,604 miles (+1,575)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,604 miles
- Test number
- 386710301306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,029 miles (+1,639)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,029 miles
- Test number
- 160698370282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,390 miles (+1,373)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,390 miles
- Test number
- 392817809399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,017 miles (+2,785)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,017 miles
- Test number
- 444657017406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,232 miles
- Test number
- 773212886192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 ZBX
- Does LB03 ZBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZBX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 ZBX?
- The MOT on LB03 ZBX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 ZBX done?
- LB03 ZBX was recorded at 84,969 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,794 miles a year.
- Has LB03 ZBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 ZBX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 ZBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB03 ZBX find?
- LB03 ZBX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; active body control warning illuminated.
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