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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LB03 ZCJMOT history

LB03 ZCJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,777 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZCJ was last recorded at 124,777 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 5,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2014: 86,519 miles, lower than 86,948 miles on 21 Jul 2014.

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
118,980 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,797 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,777 miles
  • 2023 – 118,980 miles
  • 2022 – 112,357 miles
  • 2021 – 109,496 miles
  • 2020 – 106,397 miles
  • 2019 – 103,220 miles
  • 2018 – 98,229 miles
  • 2017 – 95,305 miles
  • 2016 – 95,305 miles
  • 2015 – 94,593 miles
  • 2014 – 86,519 miles
  • 2013 – 66,657 miles
  • 2012 – 57,001 miles
  • 2011 – 52,790 miles
  • 2010 – 50,840 miles
  • 2009 – 49,132 miles
  • 2008 – 47,005 miles
  • 2007 – 44,897 miles
  • 2006 – 35,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,777 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,777 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,777 miles
    Test number
    271600094993
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread
  2. Pass118,980 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    263828347847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,357 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,357 miles
    Test number
    109627604577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail112,355 miles (+2,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    709485118780
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
  5. Pass109,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    370828079103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,496 miles (+3,099)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    364506954440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass106,397 miles (+3,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,397 miles
    Test number
    541627888199
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust hangers corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R16 99W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R16 99W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy needs investigating
  8. Pass103,220 miles (+4,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,220 miles
    Test number
    768209569978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass98,229 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,229 miles
    Test number
    686547587886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    680853945567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,305 miles (+712)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    782024925977
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass94,593 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,593 miles
    Test number
    555361055021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped and slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake backing plate slight corroded
    • NoteO/s/f door indicator has slight condensation
    • NotePower steering slightly noisy
  13. Fail94,593 miles (+8,074)4 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,593 miles
    Test number
    388491855034
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs lipped and slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake backing plate slight corroded
    • NoteO/s/f door indicator has slight condensation
    • NotePower steering slightly noisy
    • NoteRear discs lipped and slightly corroded
  14. Pass86,519 miles (-429)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    469373304296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust mounting corroded and broken
  15. Fail86,948 miles (+20,291)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    115902204260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine mounting corroded and broken
  16. Pass66,657 miles (+9,656)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    397001713496
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOS Front Lower Inner Wishbone Bush Slight Movement
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass57,001 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    865055402258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,790 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    405754021257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,840 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    460374810205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    762236109240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,132 miles (+2,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    940566909200
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass47,005 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    344141018480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,897 miles (+9,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    811354217237
    • NoteWheel alignment
  24. Pass35,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,151 miles
    Test number
    912716026273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LB03 ZCJ

Does LB03 ZCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZCJ expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZCJ?
The MOT on LB03 ZCJ expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZCJ done?
LB03 ZCJ was recorded at 124,777 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZCJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 ZCJ find?
LB03 ZCJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: both front tyres getting low on tread.

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