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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LB53 ZTNMOT history

LB53 ZTN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,563 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZTN was last recorded at 110,563 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,561 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,563 miles
  • 2024 – 106,055 miles
  • 2023 – 99,408 miles
  • 2022 – 95,790 miles
  • 2021 – 91,161 miles
  • 2020 – 86,125 miles
  • 2019 – 82,208 miles
  • 2018 – 78,779 miles
  • 2017 – 74,652 miles
  • 2016 – 69,412 miles
  • 2015 – 65,223 miles
  • 2014 – 61,527 miles
  • 2013 – 59,614 miles
  • 2012 – 57,190 miles
  • 2011 – 52,514 miles
  • 2010 – 49,049 miles
  • 2009 – 40,168 miles
  • 2008 – 34,690 miles
  • 2007 – 26,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,563 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,563 miles
    Test number
    875592155023
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail110,561 miles (+4,506)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,561 miles
    Test number
    129614531262
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,055 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    236932149034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,408 miles (+3,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    217199321229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,790 miles (+4,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    441945790629
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror/repeater Damage

  6. Pass91,161 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    131694994956
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,161 miles (+5,036)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    893657721990
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,125 miles (+3,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    764532931978
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear CANT CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS SEATS DOWN

  9. Pass82,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    132410202261
    • AdvisoryNearside (side repeater damaged)

  10. Fail82,208 miles (+3,429)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    804454364622
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside (side repeater damaged)

  11. Pass78,779 miles (+4,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    740942616304
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass74,652 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    742728080664
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail74,646 miles (+5,234)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    108715319630
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre has been run flat
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass69,412 miles (+4,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    882479754280
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass65,223 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    618961312681
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass61,527 miles (+1,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,527 miles
    Test number
    608560534331
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,614 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    337170353376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,190 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    718306552313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,188 miles (+4,674)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    817484452308
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass52,514 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    957060451340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,007 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    355408821042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,005 miles (+2,956)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,005 miles
    Test number
    187795421444
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,049 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    710540720017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail49,033 miles (+8,865)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    114549110000
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,168 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    534015619055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail40,166 miles (+5,476)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    302435419005
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass34,690 miles (+8,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    273447218039
    • NotePlay in both front hub ball joints to track control arms

  28. Pass26,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    944843727031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZTN

Does LB53 ZTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ZTN is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZTN?
The MOT on LB53 ZTN is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ZTN done?
LB53 ZTN was recorded at 110,563 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZTN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZTN 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 ZTN find?
LB53 ZTN passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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