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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LR03 PPUMOT history

LR03 PPU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LR03 PPU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,764 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 PPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 PPU was last recorded at 93,764 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,252 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,764 miles
  • 2025 – 92,252 miles
  • 2024 – 90,290 miles
  • 2023 – 85,546 miles
  • 2022 – 82,172 miles
  • 2021 – 78,004 miles
  • 2020 – 74,335 miles
  • 2019 – 70,966 miles
  • 2018 – 67,066 miles
  • 2017 – 62,287 miles
  • 2016 – 58,295 miles
  • 2015 – 53,654 miles
  • 2014 – 50,634 miles
  • 2013 – 47,065 miles
  • 2012 – 43,617 miles
  • 2011 – 38,300 miles
  • 2010 – 33,446 miles
  • 2008 – 22,122 miles
  • 2007 – 17,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged borderline (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside play in inner tierod/steering rack. needs closer inspection.
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEml light on

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,764 miles (+1,512)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,764 miles
    Test number
    319669358398
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged borderline (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside play in inner tierod/steering rack. needs closer inspection.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  2. Pass92,252 miles (+1,962)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    794805899159
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm,in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm,in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,290 miles (+4,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    584795558666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass85,546 miles (+3,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,546 miles
    Test number
    764792081697
    • 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))

  5. Pass82,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    713258764023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,172 miles (+4,168)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    674101479049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,004 miles (+3,669)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    628348192861
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass/fail (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low but need closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass74,335 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    693764608609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,966 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,966 miles
    Test number
    406260287115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,066 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    990599639746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,287 miles (+3,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    344950896024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass58,295 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    390204218267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass53,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    836813965025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,654 miles (+3,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    379152665068
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  15. Pass50,634 miles (+3,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    106286774085
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,065 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    187591083477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass43,617 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,617 miles
    Test number
    347936482015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,300 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    179937481070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    140152980071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,446 miles (+11,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    392062580054
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass22,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    624922778085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,122 miles (+4,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    430611578007
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass17,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,725 miles
    Test number
    643121807114
    • 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 PPU

Does LR03 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 PPU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 PPU?
The MOT on LR03 PPU is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 PPU done?
LR03 PPU was recorded at 93,764 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has LR03 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 PPU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 PPU 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 PPU find?
LR03 PPU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged borderline; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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