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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc

LF02 RXUMOT history

LF02 RXU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

LF02 RXU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
194,543 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RXU was last recorded at 194,543 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,536 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,543 miles
  • 2022 – 187,351 miles
  • 2021 – 179,326 miles
  • 2019 – 157,876 miles
  • 2018 – 155,733 miles
  • 2017 – 152,983 miles
  • 2016 – 148,611 miles
  • 2015 – 144,176 miles
  • 2014 – 138,695 miles
  • 2013 – 133,134 miles
  • 2012 – 126,221 miles
  • 2011 – 120,573 miles
  • 2010 – 115,830 miles
  • 2009 – 111,876 miles
  • 2008 – 101,915 miles
  • 2007 – 92,927 miles
  • 2006 – 75,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,543 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes undersealed

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,543 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,543 miles
    Test number
    623232152965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes undersealed

  2. Fail194,536 miles (+7,185)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,536 miles
    Test number
    278423198828
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass187,351 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,351 miles
    Test number
    422739022102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass179,326 miles (+21,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,326 miles
    Test number
    651104869886
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,876 miles (+2,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,876 miles
    Test number
    705213454128
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,733 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,733 miles
    Test number
    487082821387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryOff side inner tie rod has slight play

  7. Pass152,983 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,983 miles
    Test number
    259761242639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wipres smearing

  8. Pass148,611 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    962326236180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,176 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,176 miles
    Test number
    820980725278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,695 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,695 miles
    Test number
    925020994211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass133,134 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    495165293240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail133,134 miles (+6,913)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    845904393292
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail126,221 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    596327972273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass126,221 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    879157172238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass120,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,573 miles
    Test number
    365920491216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,573 miles (+4,743)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,573 miles
    Test number
    306220791402
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass115,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    140309780264
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Fail115,830 miles (+3,954)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    873089980288
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass111,876 miles (+9,961)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    920409489230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,915 miles (+8,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    854995318183
    • 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)

  21. Pass92,927 miles (+17,868)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    682089687017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,059 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    192262876472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LF02 RXU

Does LF02 RXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RXU expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RXU?
The MOT on LF02 RXU expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RXU done?
LF02 RXU was recorded at 194,543 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
Has LF02 RXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RXU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 RXU 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 LF02 RXU find?
LF02 RXU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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