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Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc

LB51 UMZMOT history

LB51 UMZ is a gold diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
115,060 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UMZ was last recorded at 115,060 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,097 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,060 miles
  • 2023 – 113,097 miles
  • 2022 – 111,521 miles
  • 2021 – 109,800 miles
  • 2020 – 108,521 miles
  • 2019 – 106,871 miles
  • 2018 – 104,974 miles
  • 2016 – 101,237 miles
  • 2015 – 99,293 miles
  • 2014 – 97,001 miles
  • 2013 – 94,827 miles
  • 2012 – 92,449 miles
  • 2011 – 90,427 miles
  • 2010 – 87,384 miles
  • 2009 – 82,638 miles
  • 2008 – 72,913 miles
  • 2007 – 61,931 miles
  • 2006 – 50,732 miles
  • 2005 – 36,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,060 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes are poorly fitted.
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension levelling valve leaking slightly.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front jacking points very rusty both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension pipe very rust under n/s front wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,060 miles (+1,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    568602662195
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes are poorly fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension levelling valve leaking slightly.
  2. Pass113,097 miles (+1,576)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    904140552659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension fluid pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension Levelling Valve Slight Oil Leak
  3. Pass111,521 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,521 miles
    Test number
    159941891115
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points very rusty both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe very rust under n/s front wing
  4. Fail111,510 miles (+1,710)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    807287653620
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points very rusty both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe very rust under n/s front wing
  5. Pass109,800 miles (+1,279)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,800 miles
    Test number
    821132381001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points rusty
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked
  6. Pass108,521 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,521 miles
    Test number
    140059891098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail108,515 miles (+1,644)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    483892148315
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass106,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    811722878763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess due to corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail106,871 miles (+1,897)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    186054021793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess due to corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass104,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    803120033053
    • 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))
  11. Fail104,971 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    867329645408
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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))
  12. Pass165,909 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,909 km
    Test number
    616166807397
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (2.4.D.3)
  13. Pass101,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    896123921261
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES LOW ON TREAD AND CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS
  14. Fail101,237 miles (+1,944)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    918619238249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES LOW ON TREAD AND CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS
  15. Pass99,293 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    478404084218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded
  16. Fail99,287 miles (+2,286)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    617824400042
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from load compensator x3 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded
  17. Pass97,001 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    826219554231
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSuspension pipe rusty
  18. Fail97,001 miles (+2,174)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    235799154290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSuspension pipe rusty
  19. Pass94,827 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    737852463256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,449 miles (+2,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    518401962299
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
  21. Pass90,427 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    719623161299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Pass87,384 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    943986810327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,638 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,638 miles
    Test number
    881585819362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,913 miles (+10,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    123306718391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,931 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    332993727308
    • NoteN/s front fog light full of water
  26. Fail61,931 miles (+11,199)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    900843627313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s front fog light full of water
  27. Pass50,732 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    302040526387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    490369825398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,441 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    374039525369
    • DangerousFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about LB51 UMZ

Does LB51 UMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 UMZ expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UMZ?
The MOT on LB51 UMZ expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 UMZ done?
LB51 UMZ was recorded at 115,060 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has LB51 UMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UMZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 UMZ 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 UMZ find?
LB51 UMZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: general under body corrosion.; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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