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Mercedes-Benz E

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LE03 TZPMOT history

LE03 TZP is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

LE03 TZP beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
88,203 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 TZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 TZP was last recorded at 88,203 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 1,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,251 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,952 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,203 miles
  • 2022 – 86,251 miles
  • 2021 – 83,349 miles
  • 2020 – 80,233 miles
  • 2019 – 75,795 miles
  • 2018 – 70,865 miles
  • 2017 – 70,824 miles
  • 2016 – 66,765 miles
  • 2015 – 64,294 miles
  • 2014 – 61,655 miles
  • 2013 – 58,062 miles
  • 2012 – 55,409 miles
  • 2011 – 53,445 miles
  • 2010 – 52,017 miles
  • 2009 – 49,865 miles
  • 2008 – 49,016 miles
  • 2007 – 43,049 miles
  • 2006 – 36,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,203 miles (+1,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    847749914041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,251 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    896791682134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,349 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    514435654805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,233 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    711564054553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,795 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,795 miles
    Test number
    365647923425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,865 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    456257199743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated

  7. Pass70,824 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    973532129258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass66,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    755648686065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,765 miles (+2,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    505289866386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass64,294 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    478078935139
    • Note2 front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  11. Fail64,294 miles (+2,639)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    889767835171
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note2 front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  12. Pass61,655 miles (+3,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    285920654456
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  13. Fail58,062 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    227861953126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass58,062 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    837021953136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail57,973 miles (+2,564)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    616761343199
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass55,409 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,409 miles
    Test number
    218182842134
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail55,386 miles (+1,941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    106216932136
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass53,445 miles (+1,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    485390381069
    • NoteAuxillary belt nosie

  19. Pass52,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    944641080008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,014 miles (+2,149)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    870121880030
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

  21. Pass49,865 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    832953889052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,016 miles (+5,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    801445488031
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades noisy
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre has nail close to sidewall

  23. Pass43,049 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    453642287036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    323251786054
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  25. Pass36,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    964091986080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 TZP

Does LE03 TZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 TZP expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 TZP?
The MOT on LE03 TZP expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 TZP done?
LE03 TZP was recorded at 88,203 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has LE03 TZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 TZP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LE03 TZP 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 LE03 TZP find?
LE03 TZP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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