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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LK54 BZEMOT history

LK54 BZE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LK54 BZE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,656 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 BZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 BZE was last recorded at 118,656 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,673 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
4,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,656 miles
  • 2025 – 115,673 miles
  • 2024 – 111,714 miles
  • 2023 – 107,948 miles
  • 2022 – 100,591 miles
  • 2021 – 94,497 miles
  • 2020 – 87,129 miles
  • 2019 – 74,030 miles
  • 2018 – 74,011 miles
  • 2017 – 73,743 miles
  • 2015 – 67,829 miles
  • 2014 – 65,241 miles
  • 2013 – 60,940 miles
  • 2012 – 58,461 miles
  • 2011 – 52,664 miles
  • 2010 – 46,949 miles
  • 2009 – 40,477 miles
  • 2008 – 34,259 miles
  • 2007 – 28,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,656 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,656 miles (+2,983)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    771786536091
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass115,673 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,673 miles
    Test number
    546506017448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass111,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,714 miles
    Test number
    963121827616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,648 miles (+3,700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    748454368780
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,948 miles
    Test number
    653618414361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,948 miles (+7,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,948 miles
    Test number
    900355779528
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass100,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    209451057045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,591 miles (+6,094)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    719163645264
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass94,497 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    685938729669
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,129 miles (+13,099)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    536390164768
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,030 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    914575491551
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,030 miles (+19)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    945123939438
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    193194971266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail74,011 miles (+268)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    370258194263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,743 miles
    Test number
    215094427066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,739 miles (+2,263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    370876718481
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,476 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    837241833991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,829 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    635896475760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,241 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    797273344341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass65,241 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    949353644399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,940 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    927721973258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    199616182256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,461 miles (+5,797)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    357526382269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass52,664 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    528140881290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,949 miles (+6,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    242508280203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    233279989284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,477 miles (+61)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    120379489241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel smell engine bay

  28. Fail40,416 miles (+6,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    323536789264
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass34,259 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    990783978202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    422526797271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LK54 BZE

Does LK54 BZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 BZE is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 BZE?
The MOT on LK54 BZE is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 BZE done?
LK54 BZE was recorded at 118,656 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
Has LK54 BZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 BZE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 BZE 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 LK54 BZE find?
LK54 BZE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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