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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LB54 FZLMOT history

LB54 FZL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,733 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 FZL
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
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 FZL was last recorded at 103,733 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,850 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,883 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,733 miles
  • 2025 – 96,850 miles
  • 2024 – 96,436 miles
  • 2023 – 95,626 miles
  • 2022 – 93,735 miles
  • 2021 – 91,695 miles
  • 2020 – 90,130 miles
  • 2019 – 85,763 miles
  • 2018 – 82,383 miles
  • 2017 – 77,969 miles
  • 2016 – 74,062 miles
  • 2015 – 69,898 miles
  • 2014 – 65,913 miles
  • 2013 – 61,445 miles
  • 2012 – 56,346 miles
  • 2011 – 48,667 miles
  • 2010 – 39,761 miles
  • 2009 – 31,000 miles
  • 2008 – 23,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Stone chip in windscreen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,733 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    644222618638
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,733 miles (+6,883)3 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    690989210970
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injectors 5 & 6 chuffing badly (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer 3 inch of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,850 miles (+414)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    976133752355
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass96,436 miles (+810)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    456703311440
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,626 miles (+1,891)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    783998573942
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass93,735 miles (+2,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    543445377370
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass91,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    999020576399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen.

  8. Fail91,695 miles (+1,565)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    368281826888
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen.

  9. Pass90,130 miles (+4,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    280136514307
    • 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))

  10. Pass85,763 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,763 miles
    Test number
    896577929266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,383 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    872326820930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,969 miles (+3,907)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    131307266285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCombustion gasses leaking from engine

  13. Pass74,062 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    875372336624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass69,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    578333235050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Fail69,898 miles (+3,985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    479123735010
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,913 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    356536234067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,445 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    678991923017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    557922832005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,346 miles (+7,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    687752232004
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,667 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    895990221012
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  21. Pass39,761 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    771529630099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHigh level brake light has leds missing

  22. Fail39,761 miles (+8,761)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    671169730051
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHigh level brake light has leds missing

  23. Pass31,000 miles (+7,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    264173649097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass23,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,229 miles
    Test number
    993016858027
    • 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)

Questions about LB54 FZL

Does LB54 FZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 FZL is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 FZL?
The MOT on LB54 FZL is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 FZL done?
LB54 FZL was recorded at 103,733 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has LB54 FZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 FZL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 FZL 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 LB54 FZL find?
LB54 FZL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ); nearside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped, and 1 more.

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