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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 MVZMOT history

LD03 MVZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LD03 MVZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,039 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 MVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 MVZ was last recorded at 128,039 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,411 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,628 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,039 miles
  • 2025 – 124,411 miles
  • 2024 – 121,734 miles
  • 2023 – 116,901 miles
  • 2022 – 112,127 miles
  • 2021 – 107,173 miles
  • 2020 – 103,701 miles
  • 2019 – 97,162 miles
  • 2018 – 87,028 miles
  • 2017 – 77,286 miles
  • 2016 – 69,764 miles
  • 2015 – 64,526 miles
  • 2014 – 58,990 miles
  • 2013 – 52,197 miles
  • 2012 – 46,333 miles
  • 2011 – 41,938 miles
  • 2010 – 37,477 miles
  • 2009 – 32,053 miles
  • 2008 – 27,312 miles
  • 2007 – 22,372 miles
  • 2006 – 17,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    781806755973
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,039 miles (+3,628)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    569331117761
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    771195198747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail124,411 miles (+2,677)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    463708534862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,734 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,734 miles
    Test number
    657556544665
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass116,901 miles (+4,774)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,901 miles
    Test number
    119744842943
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,127 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    429427591522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,173 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,173 miles
    Test number
    960270687184
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail107,173 miles (+3,472)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,173 miles
    Test number
    134213241690
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,701 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,701 miles
    Test number
    565317970175
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail103,671 miles (+6,509)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,671 miles
    Test number
    929026729820
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass97,162 miles (+10,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    505993863596
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass87,028 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    635615260183
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to check central rear seat belt as buckle not present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail86,966 miles (+9,680)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    696934069277
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,286 miles (+7,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    468283436510
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash but brake pads are all good
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tred close to the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tred close to the edge

  16. Pass69,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    141854593648
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Lamp On Dash Barke Pads All Good
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail69,764 miles (+5,238)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    729778349600
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken Away From Exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shilds Lose (Both)

  18. Pass64,526 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    718375975080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,990 miles (+6,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    915234764012
    • NoteFront pads low

  20. Pass52,197 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    189343973498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,333 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    548565262036
    • 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)

  22. Pass41,938 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    647969961003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,477 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    480716970020
    • 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)

  24. Pass32,053 miles (+4,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    644811779036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass27,312 miles (+4,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    903903378060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail22,372 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,372 miles
    Test number
    443285577025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass22,372 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,372 miles
    Test number
    901225877074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    621121886025
    • 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)

Questions about LD03 MVZ

Does LD03 MVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 MVZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 MVZ?
The MOT on LD03 MVZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 MVZ done?
LD03 MVZ was recorded at 128,039 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has LD03 MVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 MVZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 MVZ 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 MVZ find?
LD03 MVZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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