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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

LB53 TZTMOT history

LB53 TZT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,022 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2020
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TZT was last recorded at 74,022 miles on 9 Oct 2020, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,593 miles · 7 May 2019
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
3,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 74,022 miles
  • 2019 – 73,593 miles
  • 2018 – 71,368 miles
  • 2017 – 70,578 miles
  • 2016 – 68,662 miles
  • 2015 – 63,525 miles
  • 2014 – 61,835 miles
  • 2013 – 57,372 miles
  • 2012 – 51,870 miles
  • 2011 – 50,044 miles
  • 2010 – 48,754 miles
  • 2009 – 45,332 miles
  • 2008 – 35,923 miles
  • 2007 – 26,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983678847987
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865958412523
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492883536444
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273661618255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    746132634907
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867827127813
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    336812681969
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass74,022 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    358127655644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inside edge + heavily perished/cracked on outside edge

  9. Pass73,593 miles (+2,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    116287225974
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass71,368 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    889671105517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

  11. Pass70,578 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    867623108658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,662 miles
    Test number
    816125005073
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate slightly disfigured but readable

  13. Fail68,662 miles (+5,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,662 miles
    Test number
    879979607002
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate slightly disfigured but readable

  14. Fail63,525 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    157221225115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,525 miles (+1,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    506511925156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    459328644157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,831 miles (+4,459)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    908239474019
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass57,372 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    199826663486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,870 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    455560482076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,044 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    199578251146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,754 miles (+3,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,754 miles
    Test number
    643926020176
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,332 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    974115049101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    221817738469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,923 miles (+9,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    244587638128
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass26,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    281431047417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TZT

Does LB53 TZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TZT is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TZT?
The MOT on LB53 TZT is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TZT done?
LB53 TZT was recorded at 74,022 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2020, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
Has LB53 TZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TZT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 TZT 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 TZT find?
LB53 TZT passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear.

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