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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LR54 LZJMOT history

LR54 LZJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 60,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LR54 LZJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,879 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LZJ was last recorded at 60,879 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2018: 54,296 miles, lower than 83,932 miles on 12 Aug 2017.

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
60,806 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,879 miles
  • 2024 – 60,154 miles
  • 2023 – 58,801 miles
  • 2022 – 57,645 miles
  • 2021 – 56,929 miles
  • 2020 – 56,380 miles
  • 2019 – 56,009 miles
  • 2018 – 54,296 miles
  • 2017 – 83,932 miles
  • 2016 – 78,937 miles
  • 2014 – 63,532 miles
  • 2011 – 48,662 miles
  • 2010 – 42,698 miles
  • 2009 – 37,565 miles
  • 2008 – 30,490 miles
  • 2007 – 25,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,879 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,879 miles (+73)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    433405023051
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail60,806 miles (+652)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    693570547750
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,154 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    371156818659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,068 miles (+1,267)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    711898956303
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,801 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    965508883129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail58,798 miles (+1,153)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    689274487968
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass57,645 miles (+716)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    959021173342
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,929 miles (+90)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    430558927461
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail56,839 miles (+459)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    624122768514
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass56,380 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    762573815682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail56,377 miles (+368)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    389620412850
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wing trim missing

  12. Pass56,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    763320400753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,009 miles (+9)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    876030759083
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,000 miles (+1,704)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    424260499383
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear outer balljoint(end of shock absorbor arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,296 miles (-29,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    892623739816
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass83,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    214651344165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,932 miles (+4,995)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    886018588671
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    199814011224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,656 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,656 km
    Test number
    810699711253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  20. Pass63,532 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    407993374237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass57,533 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,533 km
    Test number
    287840083259
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail57,533 km (+2,236)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,533 km
    Test number
    736836273294
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass55,297 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,297 km
    Test number
    556129272225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing

  24. Pass48,662 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    609170381212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,698 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    554676960237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,565 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    403555169262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,490 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,490 miles
    Test number
    604875678203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,486 miles (+5,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    244024578224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass25,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    513496277240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LZJ

Does LR54 LZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LZJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LZJ?
The MOT on LR54 LZJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LZJ done?
LR54 LZJ was recorded at 60,879 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has LR54 LZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LZJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LZJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 LZJ find?
LR54 LZJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush, and 3 more.

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