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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LL03 MFZMOT history

LL03 MFZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

LL03 MFZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
215,051 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 MFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 MFZ was last recorded at 215,051 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2008: 101,172 miles, lower than 107,172 miles on 30 Jun 2008.

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
215,051 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,051 miles
  • 2023 – 214,175 miles
  • 2022 – 209,817 miles
  • 2020 – 204,690 miles
  • 2019 – 202,506 miles
  • 2018 – 200,788 miles
  • 2017 – 196,612 miles
  • 2016 – 193,705 miles
  • 2015 – 190,336 miles
  • 2014 – 186,416 miles
  • 2011 – 155,999 miles
  • 2010 – 140,889 miles
  • 2009 – 125,190 miles
  • 2008 – 101,172 miles
  • 2007 – 89,469 miles
  • 2006 – 70,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,051 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHand brake handle brokeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    215,051 miles
    Test number
    495410293892
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake handle broke

  2. Fail215,051 miles (+876)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,051 miles
    Test number
    781602784517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake handle broke

  3. Pass214,175 miles (+4,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,175 miles
    Test number
    839755486018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release leaver broke

  4. Pass209,817 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,817 miles
    Test number
    819659811590
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail209,817 miles (+5,127)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,817 miles
    Test number
    445647836247
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass204,690 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,690 miles
    Test number
    407191270009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail204,680 miles (+2,174)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,680 miles
    Test number
    413106905672
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,506 miles (+1,718)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,506 miles
    Test number
    706488850356
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass200,788 miles (+4,176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    200,788 miles
    Test number
    566810202118
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside componts

  10. Pass196,612 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    196,612 miles
    Test number
    869956671348
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail196,611 miles (+2,906)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,611 miles
    Test number
    112298240292
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Tighten nut (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass193,705 miles (+3,369)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    193,705 miles
    Test number
    575076613505
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail190,336 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,336 miles
    Test number
    857569945136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass190,336 miles (+3,920)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    190,336 miles
    Test number
    929599445169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass186,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    186,416 miles
    Test number
    585372834162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass287,367 km (+16,278)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    287,367 km
    Test number
    896240423125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass271,089 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    271,089 km
    Test number
    166431722116
    • Note(strong advise) rear pads very low
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped

  18. Pass155,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    539902231125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail155,999 miles (+15,110)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    505282931155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass140,889 miles (+15,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,889 miles
    Test number
    903196160195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,190 miles (+24,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    351637489161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass101,172 miles (-6,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    353943188158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,172 miles (+17,703)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    654022988127
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass89,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    543287197129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,469 miles (+19,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    830097097171
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass70,459 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    172525306223
    • NoteBoth front discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall perrished
    • NoteN/s/f tyres 0mm on outer
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
    • NoteO/s/f mirror indicator damaged

Questions about LL03 MFZ

Does LL03 MFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 MFZ expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 MFZ?
The MOT on LL03 MFZ expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 MFZ done?
LL03 MFZ was recorded at 215,051 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
Has LL03 MFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 MFZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 MFZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 MFZ find?
LL03 MFZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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