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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LB03 ZLVMOT history

LB03 ZLV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,614 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZLV was last recorded at 139,614 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,109 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,505 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,614 miles
  • 2024 – 137,109 miles
  • 2023 – 134,403 miles
  • 2022 – 131,992 miles
  • 2021 – 129,103 miles
  • 2020 – 126,334 miles
  • 2019 – 123,333 miles
  • 2018 – 120,666 miles
  • 2017 – 115,940 miles
  • 2016 – 111,550 miles
  • 2015 – 107,510 miles
  • 2014 – 103,082 miles
  • 2013 – 96,834 miles
  • 2012 – 91,183 miles
  • 2011 – 84,742 miles
  • 2010 – 79,178 miles
  • 2009 – 73,903 miles
  • 2008 – 60,289 miles
  • 2007 – 49,730 miles
  • 2006 – 37,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,614 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,614 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,614 miles
    Test number
    199281089216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,109 miles (+2,706)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,109 miles
    Test number
    650773551966
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass134,403 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,403 miles
    Test number
    825828269468
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass131,992 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,992 miles
    Test number
    445710789249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail131,945 miles (+2,842)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,945 miles
    Test number
    189655818595
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass129,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    988577166045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play supporting joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail129,103 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    270082203361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play supporting joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,334 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    499360924107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,333 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    859733706301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,240 miles (+2,574)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    630864438118
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass120,666 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    639088620855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail120,666 miles (+4,726)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    867338619997
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass115,940 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    657830022234
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass111,550 miles (+4,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    811710194774
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,510 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    879919993244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,082 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    827567804355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,834 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,834 miles
    Test number
    396262543228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,183 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    456498942274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,742 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    347676651447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,178 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    383251170433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    120236179261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass73,903 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    743956379203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    390012358201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    711262007240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,730 miles (+11,854)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    301055297165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  26. Pass37,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    640851206284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZLV

Does LB03 ZLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZLV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZLV?
The MOT on LB03 ZLV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZLV done?
LB03 ZLV was recorded at 139,614 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZLV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZLV 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 ZLV find?
LB03 ZLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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