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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LP09 DBZMOT history

LP09 DBZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 229,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LP09 DBZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
229,392 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 DBZ was last recorded at 229,392 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 10,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2012: 62,012 miles, lower than 157,723 miles on 15 Mar 2012.

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
219,219 miles · 4 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,173 miles
Average per year
14,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 229,392 miles
  • 2021 – 219,219 miles
  • 2019 – 214,400 miles
  • 2018 – 211,763 miles
  • 2017 – 204,166 miles
  • 2016 – 188,039 miles
  • 2015 – 165,106 miles
  • 2014 – 114,632 miles
  • 2013 – 94,713 miles
  • 2012 – 62,012 miles
  • 2011 – 129,394 miles
  • 2010 – 62,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,392 miles (+10,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    229,392 miles
    Test number
    596806473349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass219,219 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,219 miles
    Test number
    452122076069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    214,400 miles
    Test number
    282415382845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail214,400 miles (+2,637)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,400 miles
    Test number
    804274338179
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass211,763 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    211,763 miles
    Test number
    198562326538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,166 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    204,166 miles
    Test number
    434214352363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,206 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    197,206 miles
    Test number
    171503543674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,039 miles (+22,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    188,039 miles
    Test number
    741290290927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,106 miles (+50,474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    165,106 miles
    Test number
    126793405276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    656200394135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,632 miles (+19,919)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    988430694102
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass94,713 miles (+32,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    536391593127
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn.

  13. Pass62,012 miles (-95,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    408196512239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    157,723 miles
    Test number
    775715272038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,723 miles (+28,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,723 miles
    Test number
    978815472023
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail129,394 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    277432351228
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass129,394 miles (+34,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    907442751243
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass95,307 miles (+32,640)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    597719061083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,667 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    362707750412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    721213620208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 DBZ

Does LP09 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP09 DBZ expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP09 DBZ?
The MOT on LP09 DBZ expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP09 DBZ done?
LP09 DBZ was recorded at 229,392 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 14,652 miles a year.
Has LP09 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 DBZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LP09 DBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP09 DBZ find?
LP09 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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