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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LB03 ZKTMOT history

LB03 ZKT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
85,582 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 ZKT was last recorded at 85,582 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 4,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2008: 15,939 miles, lower than 75,939 miles on 24 Jun 2008.

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
81,025 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,557 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,582 miles
  • 2023 – 81,008 miles
  • 2022 – 77,520 miles
  • 2021 – 77,251 miles
  • 2020 – 73,906 miles
  • 2019 – 67,981 miles
  • 2018 – 65,117 miles
  • 2017 – 61,811 miles
  • 2016 – 48,674 miles
  • 2015 – 36,054 miles
  • 2014 – 33,741 miles
  • 2013 – 29,625 miles
  • 2012 – 23,073 miles
  • 2011 – 19,104 miles
  • 2010 – 19,036 miles
  • 2009 – 17,020 miles
  • 2008 – 15,939 miles
  • 2006 – 10,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,582 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

What MOT failures 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,582 miles (+4,557)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    569636617759
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass81,025 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    954756863207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail81,008 miles (+3,488)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    186634549125
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,520 miles (+269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    117241001559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,251 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    240314717638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,906 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    371764022022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,981 miles (+2,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    147989945705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,117 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    892591524337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,811 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    294236935254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail61,811 miles (+13,137)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    167997523104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass48,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    232863270302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail48,674 miles (+12,620)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    949436269112
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass36,054 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    937408935183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,053 miles (+2,312)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    765013635143
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,741 miles (+4,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    786028174173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,625 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    636220083130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass23,073 miles (+3,969)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    657418272107
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm's back ball joint's very slight play.
    • NoteBoth front tyre's starting to wear on centre of tred's,slight damage to sidewalls no cord showing.

  18. Pass19,104 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    705508961106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,036 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    461662380114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    414280679173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,020 miles (+1,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    430110779158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass15,939 miles (-60,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,939 miles
    Test number
    810543388183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,939 miles (+65,783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    723616278112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,156 miles
    Test number
    821954296109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZKT

Does LB03 ZKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZKT expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZKT?
The MOT on LB03 ZKT expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZKT done?
LB03 ZKT was recorded at 85,582 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZKT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 ZKT find?
LB03 ZKT failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, and 5 more.

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