Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc
LB53 TZXMOT history
LB53 TZX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 139,256 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 TZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 TZX was last recorded at 139,256 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,024 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,232 miles
- Average per year
- 6,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,256 miles
- 2024 – 134,024 miles
- 2023 – 131,159 miles
- 2022 – 127,541 miles
- 2021 – 125,953 miles
- 2020 – 125,349 miles
- 2019 – 123,602 miles
- 2018 – 119,244 miles
- 2017 – 114,254 miles
- 2016 – 106,278 miles
- 2015 – 94,368 miles
- 2014 – 84,395 miles
- 2013 – 74,859 miles
- 2012 – 64,717 miles
- 2011 – 54,254 miles
- 2010 – 42,421 miles
- 2009 – 34,856 miles
- 2008 – 27,350 miles
- 2007 – 19,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,256 miles (+5,232)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 139,256 miles
- Test number
- 678860896794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,024 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 134,024 miles
- Test number
- 598430687994
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,159 miles (+3,618)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 131,159 miles
- Test number
- 493974698780
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,541 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,541 miles
- Test number
- 109560105393
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,530 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,530 miles
- Test number
- 180256750648
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,953 miles (+604)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,953 miles
- Test number
- 323345549134
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass125,349 miles (+1,747)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,349 miles
- Test number
- 262573236734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,602 miles (+4,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,602 miles
- Test number
- 875228463249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Cuts in tread also
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Pass119,244 miles (+4,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 119,244 miles
- Test number
- 904611302097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,254 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,254 miles
- Test number
- 545943543127
- AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
Fail114,254 miles (+7,976)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,254 miles
- Test number
- 715124046844
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENSES OPAQUE (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENSES OPAQUE (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
Pass106,278 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 106,278 miles
- Test number
- 996157695731
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Fail106,278 miles (+11,910)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,278 miles
- Test number
- 230019000591
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,368 miles (+9,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,368 miles
- Test number
- 641447446604
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge
Pass84,395 miles (+9,536)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,395 miles
- Test number
- 626526364295
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
Pass74,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 74,859 miles
- Test number
- 176275273264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,859 miles (+10,142)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,859 miles
- Test number
- 375695273465
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail64,717 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,717 miles
- Test number
- 368624982286
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,717 miles (+10,463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,717 miles
- Test number
- 449604482261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,254 miles (+11,833)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,254 miles
- Test number
- 317233661228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,421 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 42,421 miles
- Test number
- 290667210144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,072 miles (+6,216)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 41,072 miles
- Test number
- 220211520038
- NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge advice rear no plate
Pass34,856 miles (+7,506)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 34,856 miles
- Test number
- 753667129093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,350 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,350 miles
- Test number
- 451974128045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,972 miles
- Test number
- 421586337049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 TZX
- Does LB53 TZX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TZX is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 TZX?
- The MOT on LB53 TZX is valid until 1 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 TZX done?
- LB53 TZX was recorded at 139,256 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
- Has LB53 TZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 TZX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 TZX 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 TZX find?
- LB53 TZX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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