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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB04 SZYMOT history

LB04 SZY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
170,816 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SZY was last recorded at 170,816 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,680 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
9,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,816 miles
  • 2022 – 165,485 miles
  • 2021 – 154,650 miles
  • 2020 – 145,685 miles
  • 2019 – 139,847 miles
  • 2018 – 128,304 miles
  • 2017 – 115,264 miles
  • 2016 – 100,775 miles
  • 2015 – 86,773 miles
  • 2014 – 74,640 miles
  • 2013 – 60,174 miles
  • 2012 – 58,665 miles
  • 2011 – 53,943 miles
  • 2010 – 47,534 miles
  • 2009 – 40,502 miles
  • 2008 – 33,460 miles
  • 2007 – 26,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,816 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Also plastic casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,816 miles (+136)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,816 miles
    Test number
    278899473519
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail170,680 miles (+5,195)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,680 miles
    Test number
    147044820752
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass165,485 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,485 miles
    Test number
    218071981711
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Also plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail165,481 miles (+10,831)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,481 miles
    Test number
    197421360274
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Also plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass154,650 miles (+250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,650 miles
    Test number
    123858743838
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  6. Fail154,400 miles (+8,715)5 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,400 miles
    Test number
    424345383956
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass145,685 miles (+5,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    131111388241
    • 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))

  8. Pass139,847 miles (+11,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    921102017980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented on gas for emissions purposes.

  9. Pass128,304 miles (+13,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    510548717718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,264 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    511985220652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail115,262 miles (+14,487)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    465661239338
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

  12. Pass100,775 miles (+14,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,775 miles
    Test number
    577688428087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold inner edge.

  13. Pass86,773 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    110225722802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,640 miles (+14,466)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    349828744227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,174 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    975310253209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,665 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    479151822458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass53,943 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    277045401370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass47,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    820776910389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail47,534 miles (+7,032)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    483116610352
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass40,502 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    494935919438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,460 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    131130338399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,997 miles
    Test number
    610136327315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 SZY

Does LB04 SZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 SZY expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SZY?
The MOT on LB04 SZY expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 SZY done?
LB04 SZY was recorded at 170,816 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 9,320 miles a year.
Has LB04 SZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SZY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 SZY 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 LB04 SZY find?
LB04 SZY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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