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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LB53 NUXMOT history

LB53 NUX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
225,919 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NUX was last recorded at 225,919 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 6,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,145 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,774 miles
Average per year
13,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 225,919 miles
  • 2020 – 219,145 miles
  • 2017 – 136,932 miles
  • 2015 – 113,076 miles
  • 2014 – 101,300 miles
  • 2012 – 86,834 miles
  • 2011 – 79,620 miles
  • 2010 – 69,576 miles
  • 2009 – 59,253 miles
  • 2008 – 44,088 miles
  • 2007 – 29,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,919 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    225,919 miles
    Test number
    267771780159
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail225,919 miles (+6,774)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,919 miles
    Test number
    677061163690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass219,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,145 miles
    Test number
    185586556218
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass331,112 km (+51,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    331,112 km
    Test number
    944869034957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking but not excessive

  5. Pass279,627 km (+25,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    279,627 km
    Test number
    533465255336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass254,269 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    254,269 km
    Test number
    475174445924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inside edge

  7. Fail254,268 km4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,268 km
    Test number
    880120597954
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inside edge

  8. Pass136,932 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,932 miles
    Test number
    489314464511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,656 miles (+23,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    234345060104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass113,076 miles (+11,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    192414808656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass101,300 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    329500854365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,078 miles (+8,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    648662804075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,834 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    236995252393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,620 miles (+10,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    918846741330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,576 miles (+10,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    701691450391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,253 miles (+15,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    722816159359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,088 miles (+14,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,088 miles
    Test number
    400591358160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    111937537098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NUX

Does LB53 NUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NUX expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NUX?
The MOT on LB53 NUX expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NUX done?
LB53 NUX was recorded at 225,919 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 13,213 miles a year.
Has LB53 NUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NUX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 NUX 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 LB53 NUX find?
LB53 NUX passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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