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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LB11 CAUMOT history

LB11 CAU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
136,700 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 CAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 CAU was last recorded at 136,700 miles on 14 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,699 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,700 miles
  • 2025 – 129,960 miles
  • 2024 – 119,261 miles
  • 2023 – 109,492 miles
  • 2022 – 99,083 miles
  • 2021 – 89,766 miles
  • 2020 – 79,990 miles
  • 2019 – 63,108 miles
  • 2018 – 56,296 miles
  • 2017 – 47,605 miles
  • 2016 – 36,654 miles
  • 2015 – 26,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,700 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective X1 Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clip broken in middle section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,700 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    521318914370
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective X1 Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,699 miles (+6,739)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    688363807184
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective X1 Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,960 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    476886624379
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail129,957 miles (+10,696)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    578150742702
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,261 miles (+9,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    712164727216
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,492 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    923166494284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clip broken in middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,490 miles (+10,407)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    276141480777
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clip broken in middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,083 miles (+9,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,083 miles
    Test number
    782196236558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass89,766 miles (+9,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    672538643192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,990 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    768913354529
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,980 miles (+9,367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,980 miles
    Test number
    302475287569
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,613 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    380732392986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,671 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    654195873729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,503 miles (+6,395)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    171262480614
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Pass63,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    955332274817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,108 miles (+6,812)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    337583377947
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass56,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    922798187829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,296 miles (+8,691)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    833613252331
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  19. Pass47,605 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    245732723948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,654 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    816459605273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,051 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,051 miles
    Test number
    215937415214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    828864575106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 CAU

Does LB11 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 CAU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 CAU?
The MOT on LB11 CAU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 CAU done?
LB11 CAU was recorded at 136,700 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 10,179 miles a year.
Has LB11 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 CAU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 CAU 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 LB11 CAU find?
LB11 CAU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective x1 bracket snapped; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.

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