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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LR03 HWMMOT history

LR03 HWM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LR03 HWM blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
146,889 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HWM was last recorded at 146,889 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,264 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,889 miles
  • 2022 – 146,264 miles
  • 2021 – 145,699 miles
  • 2020 – 145,262 miles
  • 2019 – 143,619 miles
  • 2018 – 142,499 miles
  • 2017 – 140,475 miles
  • 2016 – 137,779 miles
  • 2014 – 131,950 miles
  • 2012 – 126,837 miles
  • 2011 – 122,663 miles
  • 2010 – 117,371 miles
  • 2009 – 114,604 miles
  • 2008 – 107,045 miles
  • 2007 – 96,175 miles
  • 2006 – 77,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,889 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,889 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    191439031005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass146,264 miles (+565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,264 miles
    Test number
    315724181062
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass145,699 miles (+437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,699 miles
    Test number
    936772065175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,262 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,262 miles
    Test number
    575318823947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,619 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,619 miles
    Test number
    159447651709
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's perishing sidewall

  6. Fail143,564 miles (+1,065)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,564 miles
    Test number
    301877942722
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass142,499 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,499 miles
    Test number
    276765867794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,481 miles (+2,006)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,481 miles
    Test number
    598869998458
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements little or no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible water damage on backing plate (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass140,475 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    803256536312
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass137,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,779 miles
    Test number
    789804607351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,779 miles (+2,641)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,779 miles
    Test number
    820721796198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass135,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    125693672119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail135,138 miles (+3,188)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    182238979849
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass131,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    127357454330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,950 miles (+2,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    428467854482
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail129,592 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    776673804057
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass129,592 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    917623004095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,837 miles (+4,062)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    437412752485
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs as slighty lip

  19. Pass122,775 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    106166002417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,770 miles (+107)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    186125002010
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail122,663 miles (+5,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    656528041319
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass117,371 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    117,371 miles
    Test number
    122865150365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,604 miles (+7,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    434652859411
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass107,045 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,045 miles
    Test number
    820297978206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,026 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    862340618222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,489 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    110685048454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,175 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    583518817253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,183 miles (+11,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    222828067078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,044 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    441874936288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass74,506 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    612886586040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail74,505 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    893113486052
    • 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 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)

Questions about LR03 HWM

Does LR03 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HWM expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HWM?
The MOT on LR03 HWM expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HWM done?
LR03 HWM was recorded at 146,889 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has LR03 HWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HWM has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LR03 HWM 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 HWM find?
LR03 HWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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