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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LB53 TZVMOT history

LB53 TZV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,124 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TZV was last recorded at 182,124 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 13,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,241 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,883 miles
Average per year
8,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,124 miles
  • 2025 – 168,241 miles
  • 2024 – 154,565 miles
  • 2023 – 139,976 miles
  • 2022 – 124,185 miles
  • 2021 – 121,665 miles
  • 2020 – 115,641 miles
  • 2019 – 105,684 miles
  • 2018 – 99,307 miles
  • 2017 – 89,435 miles
  • 2015 – 75,298 miles
  • 2014 – 66,709 miles
  • 2013 – 57,247 miles
  • 2012 – 46,740 miles
  • 2011 – 33,113 miles
  • 2010 – 26,494 miles
  • 2009 – 22,673 miles
  • 2008 – 17,961 miles
  • 2007 – 13,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,124 miles (+13,883)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,124 miles
    Test number
    668383052489
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,241 miles (+13,676)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    168,241 miles
    Test number
    339448989230
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass154,565 miles (+14,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    906598828320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,976 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,976 miles
    Test number
    832503658318
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,976 miles (+15,791)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,976 miles
    Test number
    663639316311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,185 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,185 miles
    Test number
    202496953727
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail124,180 miles (+2,515)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,180 miles
    Test number
    411849535691
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,665 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    647473118335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,641 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,641 miles
    Test number
    137992804805
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

  10. Pass111,863 miles (+6,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    801460017971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front lower arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,684 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,684 miles
    Test number
    477229338492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,307 miles (+9,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    440715639865
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass89,435 miles (+14,137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    167257723602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,298 miles
    Test number
    595728254379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail75,298 miles (+8,589)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,298 miles
    Test number
    459753675852
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working 1004 (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,709 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,709 miles
    Test number
    748144764333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing uneven wear [Inside edge]

  17. Fail66,707 miles (+9,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    789578034326
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass57,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    587209433371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,247 miles (+10,507)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    226908133310
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear position and brake, back-up lights on.

  20. Pass46,740 miles (+13,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    447071292222
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,113 miles (+6,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    635220421085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,494 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    851904410071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,673 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,673 miles
    Test number
    483109709096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,961 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,961 miles
    Test number
    751558218040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    824485107065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TZV

Does LB53 TZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TZV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TZV?
The MOT on LB53 TZV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TZV done?
LB53 TZV was recorded at 182,124 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,552 miles a year.
Has LB53 TZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TZV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 TZV 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 TZV find?
LB53 TZV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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