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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LR03 CTZMOT history

LR03 CTZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

LR03 CTZ blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
181,466 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 CTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 CTZ was last recorded at 181,466 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 7,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,374 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,092 miles
Average per year
8,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,466 miles
  • 2023 – 174,374 miles
  • 2022 – 164,186 miles
  • 2021 – 152,444 miles
  • 2020 – 138,961 miles
  • 2019 – 133,123 miles
  • 2018 – 117,322 miles
  • 2017 – 101,460 miles
  • 2015 – 97,500 miles
  • 2014 – 83,249 miles
  • 2013 – 70,819 miles
  • 2012 – 58,705 miles
  • 2011 – 49,113 miles
  • 2010 – 41,837 miles
  • 2008 – 32,073 miles
  • 2007 – 27,246 miles
  • 2006 – 20,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,466 miles (+7,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,466 miles
    Test number
    329544552511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass174,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,374 miles
    Test number
    891445774379
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,374 miles (+10,188)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,374 miles
    Test number
    235827882650
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,186 miles (+11,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,186 miles
    Test number
    953821005993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,444 miles (+13,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,444 miles
    Test number
    614743167452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,961 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    815115902697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,123 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    629901569984
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail133,122 miles (+15,800)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    233067835571
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,322 miles (+15,862)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,322 miles
    Test number
    501188666746
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass101,460 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,460 miles
    Test number
    193875388226
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,500 miles (+14,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    730437244970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,249 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    479168654028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass83,249 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    737878654014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,819 miles (+12,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    855730663065
    • NoteGear box leaking oil

  15. Pass58,705 miles (+1,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    276350762064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass57,381 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    498756302022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,113 miles
    Test number
    217631421014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,113 miles (+7,276)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,113 miles
    Test number
    145021521090
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass41,837 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,837 miles
    Test number
    512812420034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,073 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    672371738208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,246 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    802135027248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,197 miles
    Test number
    911180526283
    • NoteNoise from offside wheel

Questions about LR03 CTZ

Does LR03 CTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 CTZ expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 CTZ?
The MOT on LR03 CTZ expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 CTZ done?
LR03 CTZ was recorded at 181,466 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 8,809 miles a year.
Has LR03 CTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 CTZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 CTZ 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 LR03 CTZ find?
LR03 CTZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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