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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LM03 UCTMOT history

LM03 UCT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 297,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LM03 UCT blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
297,983 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UCT was last recorded at 297,983 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
289,647 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,336 miles
Average per year
11,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,983 miles
  • 2025 – 289,647 miles
  • 2024 – 282,600 miles
  • 2023 – 274,297 miles
  • 2022 – 266,299 miles
  • 2021 – 257,591 miles
  • 2020 – 253,118 miles
  • 2019 – 242,161 miles
  • 2018 – 218,156 miles
  • 2017 – 193,937 miles
  • 2016 – 176,851 miles
  • 2015 – 160,068 miles
  • 2014 – 145,500 miles
  • 2013 – 129,006 miles
  • 2012 – 116,962 miles
  • 2011 – 104,586 miles
  • 2010 – 102,545 miles
  • 2009 – 99,054 miles
  • 2008 – 92,965 miles
  • 2007 – 80,829 miles
  • 2006 – 61,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,983 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 45 17 99W XL (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,983 miles (+8,336)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    297,983 miles
    Test number
    790957593327
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 45 17 99W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass289,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    289,647 miles
    Test number
    203533357263
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail289,647 miles (+7,047)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,647 miles
    Test number
    947975232466
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass282,600 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    282,600 miles
    Test number
    282016219041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass274,297 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    274,297 miles
    Test number
    582482224540
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail274,288 miles (+7,989)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,288 miles
    Test number
    536111168558
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass266,299 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    266,299 miles
    Test number
    177825852397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail266,298 miles (+8,707)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,298 miles
    Test number
    378922678132
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass257,591 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    257,591 miles
    Test number
    468499955827
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail257,590 miles (+4,472)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,590 miles
    Test number
    952603894598
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass253,118 miles (+10,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    253,118 miles
    Test number
    248716137180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass242,161 miles (+24,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    242,161 miles
    Test number
    589539466450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass218,156 miles (+24,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    218,156 miles
    Test number
    993662282517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass193,937 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    193,937 miles
    Test number
    342040042092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail193,936 miles (+17,085)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,936 miles
    Test number
    519685659875
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass176,851 miles (+16,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    176,851 miles
    Test number
    426365175289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass160,068 miles (+14,568)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,068 miles
    Test number
    556142035182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass145,500 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    656378514115
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail145,500 miles (+16,494)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    675758314163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass129,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    485771823113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail129,006 miles (+12,044)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    999510723160
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass116,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    146945442191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,962 miles (+12,376)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    666772142148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass104,586 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    209361631490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,545 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,545 miles
    Test number
    202809070413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,054 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,054 miles
    Test number
    243332989188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,965 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    330114588124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    963006267193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,829 miles (+19,186)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    201855767487
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass61,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    232091176104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,643 miles1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    883700376181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Questions about LM03 UCT

Does LM03 UCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UCT is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UCT?
The MOT on LM03 UCT is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UCT done?
LM03 UCT was recorded at 297,983 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 11,867 miles a year.
Has LM03 UCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UCT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 UCT 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 LM03 UCT find?
LM03 UCT passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 45 17 99w xl; offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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