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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LE03 VBYMOT history

LE03 VBY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

LE03 VBY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
96,619 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VBY was last recorded at 96,619 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2022: 94,528 miles, lower than 182,754 miles on 31 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,528 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,619 miles
  • 2022 – 94,528 miles
  • 2021 – 182,754 miles
  • 2019 – 179,050 miles
  • 2018 – 175,921 miles
  • 2017 – 170,785 miles
  • 2016 – 161,799 miles
  • 2014 – 153,944 miles
  • 2013 – 126,962 miles
  • 2011 – 100,967 miles
  • 2010 – 71,369 miles
  • 2009 – 30,423 miles
  • 2008 – 19,976 miles
  • 2006 – 12,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,619 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll under body covered in black substance

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,619 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    475579373833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under body covered in black substance

  2. Fail96,619 miles (+2,091)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    625635534658
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under body covered in black substance

  3. Pass94,528 miles (-88,226)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    694279428333
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  4. Pass182,754 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,754 miles
    Test number
    441048434336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,050 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    958327849807
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail179,050 miles (+3,129)3 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    881647445629
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass175,921 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    175,921 miles
    Test number
    553055343281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,861 miles (+5,076)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,861 miles
    Test number
    965297479666
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  9. Pass170,785 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,785 miles
    Test number
    631590653215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,799 miles
    Test number
    888225783702
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  11. Fail161,776 miles (+7,832)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,776 miles
    Test number
    755866257795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass153,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    586802754302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,944 miles (+9,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    779822754315
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  14. Pass144,807 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    144,807 miles
    Test number
    807816504007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail144,771 miles (+17,809)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,771 miles
    Test number
    475243704006
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,962 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    117847003461
    • NotePart of centre stop light inoperative....

  17. Fail126,960 miles (+25,993)5 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,960 miles
    Test number
    619685803033
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of centre stop light inoperative....

  18. Pass100,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,967 miles
    Test number
    405263461461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,967 miles (+29,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,967 miles
    Test number
    449393661386
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  20. Pass71,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    523360550346
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Fail71,369 miles (+25,779)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    773959540324
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass45,590 miles (+15,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    102066130481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,423 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,423 miles
    Test number
    793486619247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,976 miles (+217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,976 miles
    Test number
    843039018220
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cut to side wall

  25. Fail19,759 miles (+6,833)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,759 miles
    Test number
    280463398430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNear side mirror indicator cracked
    • NoteRear pads 1.6 mm

  26. Pass12,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,926 miles
    Test number
    894893306275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,926 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,926 miles
    Test number
    380703006456
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteN/s/r bumper damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is fitted on the with the wrong rotation.

Questions about LE03 VBY

Does LE03 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VBY expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VBY?
The MOT on LE03 VBY expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VBY done?
LE03 VBY was recorded at 96,619 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has LE03 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VBY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 VBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 VBY find?
LE03 VBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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