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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 RYRMOT history

LB51 RYR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,441 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RYR was last recorded at 132,441 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,913 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,441 miles
  • 2024 – 129,000 miles
  • 2023 – 125,178 miles
  • 2021 – 119,756 miles
  • 2020 – 100,429 miles
  • 2019 – 96,690 miles
  • 2018 – 93,516 miles
  • 2017 – 89,472 miles
  • 2016 – 84,530 miles
  • 2015 – 80,929 miles
  • 2014 – 73,479 miles
  • 2013 – 67,863 miles
  • 2012 – 62,058 miles
  • 2011 – 57,576 miles
  • 2010 – 53,728 miles
  • 2009 – 50,830 miles
  • 2008 – 47,259 miles
  • 2007 – 43,407 miles
  • 2006 – 40,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,441 miles (+1,528)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    313137674917
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,913 miles (+1,913)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    770623375235
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass129,000 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,000 miles
    Test number
    952510817354
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,000 miles (+3,822)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,000 miles
    Test number
    168544317274
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,178 miles (+5,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    242312005045
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,756 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,756 miles
    Test number
    136242569310
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  7. Fail119,750 miles (+19,321)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,750 miles
    Test number
    720812969851
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator crossmember broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  8. Pass100,429 miles (+2,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    471652396612
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support slightly bent
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,910 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    726538239591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,690 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    443912090976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    304109619559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,516 miles (+4,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    572685382835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass89,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    678978759644
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Fail89,472 miles (+4,942)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    175855977761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass84,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    164580771896
    • AdvisoryDeep cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads badly cracked and perished

  16. Fail84,530 miles (+3,601)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    928104365226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads badly cracked and perished

  17. Pass80,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    320968898438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail80,929 miles (+7,450)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    305132672074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass73,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,479 miles
    Test number
    386202784211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail73,479 miles (+5,616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,479 miles
    Test number
    977832284220
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass67,863 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    138270393246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,058 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    749475182243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,576 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    438894861227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,728 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    864862990208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,830 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    680212899243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,259 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    481554078213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,407 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    551093787276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    403309976218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 RYR

Does LB51 RYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 RYR is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RYR?
The MOT on LB51 RYR is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 RYR done?
LB51 RYR was recorded at 132,441 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has LB51 RYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RYR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 RYR 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 LB51 RYR find?
LB51 RYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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