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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 WBWMOT history

LB51 WBW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 26,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
26,396 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WBW was last recorded at 26,396 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2016: 22,285 miles, lower than 22,501 miles on 11 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,148 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,396 miles
  • 2025 – 26,148 miles
  • 2024 – 25,666 miles
  • 2023 – 25,102 miles
  • 2021 – 24,908 miles
  • 2020 – 24,341 miles
  • 2019 – 23,554 miles
  • 2017 – 22,564 miles
  • 2016 – 22,285 miles
  • 2015 – 21,905 miles
  • 2014 – 21,714 miles
  • 2013 – 21,106 miles
  • 2012 – 20,144 miles
  • 2011 – 19,135 miles
  • 2010 – 18,379 miles
  • 2008 – 15,120 miles
  • 2007 – 11,724 miles
  • 2006 – 8,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,396 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective contaminated & smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,396 miles (+248)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    576780183236
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

  2. Pass26,148 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    26,148 miles
    Test number
    898359743554
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  3. Fail26,146 miles (+480)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,146 miles
    Test number
    600352737342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible in perished & cracked outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper cover & registration plate mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  4. Pass25,666 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    25,666 miles
    Test number
    167234084797
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorated but still creating a seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multi point engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail25,666 miles (+564)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,666 miles
    Test number
    216389135219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorated but still creating a seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multi point engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass25,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    434012764470
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail25,102 miles (+194)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    390520204946
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when position lamps switched on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass appears to be permanently fogged up (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass24,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    635591867923
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors are present & secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail24,908 miles (+567)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    540933690607
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high P.R.S offside & nearside, adjusted both lamps, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose, interior & offside mirrors are present & secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass24,341 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    677008444750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,554 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    367551029297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,354 miles
    Test number
    300897219878
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  13. Fail23,354 miles (+790)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,354 miles
    Test number
    205545235249
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing secure / release mechanism missing, suspect it may be trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  14. Pass22,564 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,564 miles
    Test number
    858939137955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,285 miles (-216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,285 miles
    Test number
    764016876117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    340922788119
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack mounting rubbers have slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail22,501 miles (+596)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    561592996037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack mounting rubbers have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisorySpare tyre fitted to nearside front
    • AdvisoryTyre in boot is flat
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass21,905 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    628453115049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass21,714 miles (+608)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,714 miles
    Test number
    737207104081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight cut and a nail
    • NoteOffside headlamp light output slightly reduced

  20. Pass21,106 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,106 miles
    Test number
    548455213032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,144 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    938286212074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,135 miles
    Test number
    637712511014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,135 miles (+756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,135 miles
    Test number
    648381211019
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass18,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,379 miles
    Test number
    940069920043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,379 miles (+3,259)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,379 miles
    Test number
    274758320037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront no plste discolored

  26. Pass15,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    714409788253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,120 miles (+3,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    320407288419
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass11,724 miles (+3,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,724 miles
    Test number
    283300517337
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCats make rattley noise

  29. Pass8,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,699 miles
    Test number
    223537996291
    • NoteLight cracking to near side and off side rear tyres

  30. Fail8,699 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,699 miles
    Test number
    602637196235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLight cracking to near side and off side rear tyres

Questions about LB51 WBW

Does LB51 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 WBW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WBW?
The MOT on LB51 WBW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 WBW done?
LB51 WBW was recorded at 26,396 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has LB51 WBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WBW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 WBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 WBW find?
LB51 WBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; fuel cap seal perished; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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