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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 TZBMOT history

LR05 TZB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR05 TZB blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,531 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TZB was last recorded at 140,531 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,760 miles · 2 May 2019
Between the last two tests
5,771 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,531 miles
  • 2019 – 134,760 miles
  • 2018 – 128,906 miles
  • 2017 – 122,580 miles
  • 2016 – 119,110 miles
  • 2015 – 116,482 miles
  • 2014 – 110,753 miles
  • 2013 – 106,774 miles
  • 2012 – 101,867 miles
  • 2011 – 98,815 miles
  • 2010 – 95,617 miles
  • 2009 – 90,170 miles
  • 2008 – 75,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,531 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,531 miles (+5,771)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,531 miles
    Test number
    605157173564
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass134,760 miles (+116)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,760 miles
    Test number
    654300676474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  3. Fail134,644 miles (+5,738)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,644 miles
    Test number
    377764465115
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Pass128,906 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    439512009135
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  5. Fail128,904 miles (+6,324)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,904 miles
    Test number
    711347969641
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint In hub (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Pass122,580 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    107560960552
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have slight edge wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail122,580 miles (+3,470)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    560763643389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have slight edge wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass119,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    155081479570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Fail119,110 miles (+2,628)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    503308498596
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass116,482 miles (+5,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    595350815162
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass110,753 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    167426104168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail110,753 miles (+3,979)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    468316804127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass106,774 miles (+4,907)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    679929003171
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to see outer sills

  14. Pass101,867 miles (+3,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,867 miles
    Test number
    297511622175
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play

  15. Pass98,815 miles (+3,198)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    328278811192
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit,advise to replace soon
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing edges
    • NoteUnable to see front to rear brake pipes and pipes at rear
    • NoteUnable to see sills

  16. Pass95,617 miles (+5,447)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    343350620152
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteUnable to see front to rear metal brake pipes

  17. Pass90,170 miles (+14,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    143588219144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    480313428182
    • NoteRear pads low on braking material

  19. Fail75,690 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    682703128111
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear pads low on braking material

Questions about LR05 TZB

Does LR05 TZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TZB is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TZB?
The MOT on LR05 TZB is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 TZB done?
LR05 TZB was recorded at 140,531 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has LR05 TZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TZB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 TZB 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 LR05 TZB find?
LR05 TZB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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