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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR05 DZBMOT history

LR05 DZB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

LR05 DZB blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
194,731 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DZB was last recorded at 194,731 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 12,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2016: 138,449 miles, lower than 151,490 miles on 15 Nov 2014.

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
182,407 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12,324 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,731 miles
  • 2020 – 182,407 miles
  • 2019 – 164,151 miles
  • 2018 – 152,460 miles
  • 2016 – 138,449 miles
  • 2014 – 151,490 miles
  • 2013 – 150,635 miles
  • 2012 – 150,328 miles
  • 2011 – 147,294 miles
  • 2010 – 137,291 miles
  • 2009 – 125,573 miles
  • 2008 – 113,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,731 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 both front tyres feathering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,731 miles (+12,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,731 miles
    Test number
    251653487207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass182,407 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,407 miles
    Test number
    203209425993
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail182,407 miles (+18,256)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,407 miles
    Test number
    823569489620
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass164,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,151 miles
    Test number
    539888830783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,151 miles (+11,691)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,151 miles
    Test number
    839798740016
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,460 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,460 miles
    Test number
    210415688483
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail152,459 miles (+14,010)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,459 miles
    Test number
    684705754556
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass138,449 miles (-13,041)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,449 miles
    Test number
    614963819403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,490 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    151,490 miles
    Test number
    425429414434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,635 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    150,635 miles
    Test number
    778024333302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,328 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    150,328 miles
    Test number
    965123372200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,294 miles (+10,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    147,294 miles
    Test number
    399656661438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass137,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    672578560206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail137,291 miles (+11,718)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    723648960218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass125,573 miles (+12,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    131785869228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass113,371 miles (+16,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,371 miles
    Test number
    973832068233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    981648868015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DZB

Does LR05 DZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DZB expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DZB?
The MOT on LR05 DZB expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DZB done?
LR05 DZB was recorded at 194,731 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has LR05 DZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DZB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 DZB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 DZB find?
LR05 DZB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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