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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LD03 LTEMOT history

LD03 LTE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 207,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LD03 LTE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
207,673 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LTE was last recorded at 207,673 miles on 30 May 2026, 5,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,098 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,575 miles
Average per year
8,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,673 miles
  • 2025 – 202,098 miles
  • 2024 – 196,131 miles
  • 2023 – 190,885 miles
  • 2022 – 185,404 miles
  • 2021 – 177,258 miles
  • 2020 – 173,364 miles
  • 2019 – 165,533 miles
  • 2018 – 154,818 miles
  • 2017 – 142,170 miles
  • 2016 – 131,322 miles
  • 2015 – 120,278 miles
  • 2014 – 109,481 miles
  • 2013 – 98,448 miles
  • 2012 – 90,967 miles
  • 2011 – 82,048 miles
  • 2010 – 72,819 miles
  • 2009 – 63,433 miles
  • 2008 – 54,401 miles
  • 2007 – 46,742 miles
  • 2006 – 35,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F + R (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,673 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    207,673 miles
    Test number
    256998331176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F + R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail207,673 miles (+5,575)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,673 miles
    Test number
    274883022826
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F + R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass202,098 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    202,098 miles
    Test number
    941612062803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail202,098 miles (+5,967)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,098 miles
    Test number
    162005170541
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass196,131 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    196,131 miles
    Test number
    908803516587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass190,885 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    190,885 miles
    Test number
    292311668628
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail190,881 miles (+5,477)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,881 miles
    Test number
    929414270112
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass185,404 miles (+8,146)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,404 miles
    Test number
    735670174277
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass177,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    177,258 miles
    Test number
    472425063694
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses damp

  10. Fail177,258 miles (+3,894)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,258 miles
    Test number
    520453503575
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses damp

  11. Pass173,364 miles (+7,831)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,364 miles
    Test number
    829138682366
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass165,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    165,533 miles
    Test number
    194445016488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail165,533 miles (+10,715)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,533 miles
    Test number
    841135486662
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass154,818 miles (+264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,818 miles
    Test number
    286490658231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail154,554 miles (+12,384)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,554 miles
    Test number
    837213357410
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass142,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    665658279147
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail142,170 miles (+10,848)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    309387177467
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass131,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,322 miles
    Test number
    178211721541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail131,322 miles (+11,044)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,322 miles
    Test number
    719595364429
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass120,278 miles (+10,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    188258525141
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass109,481 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    857286024141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront thrust arm bushes deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  22. Fail109,481 miles (+11,033)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    965506924107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront thrust arm bushes deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  23. Pass98,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    295197323188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,448 miles (+7,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    826047523111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,967 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    356795532106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,048 miles
    Test number
    548595841182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail82,047 miles (+9,228)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    277425141140
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass72,819 miles (+9,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    161754520160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass63,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    292761039135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,433 miles (+9,032)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    221551939498
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  31. Pass54,401 miles (+7,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    561145738156
    • NoteKnocking noise from n/s/f suspension, when driven over bumps

  32. Pass46,742 miles (+10,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    543644137140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass35,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    430927036134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LTE

Does LD03 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LTE is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LTE?
The MOT on LD03 LTE is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 LTE done?
LD03 LTE was recorded at 207,673 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 8,569 miles a year.
Has LD03 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LTE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 LTE 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 LD03 LTE find?
LD03 LTE passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f + r; front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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