Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
LX54 MBUMOT history
LX54 MBU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 171,800 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 MBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 MBU was last recorded at 171,800 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 15,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 156,787 miles · 19 Jul 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 15,013 miles
- Average per year
- 7,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,800 miles
- 2018 – 156,787 miles
- 2017 – 148,788 miles
- 2016 – 133,396 miles
- 2015 – 119,903 miles
- 2014 – 111,037 miles
- 2013 – 99,837 miles
- 2012 – 85,519 miles
- 2011 – 81,117 miles
- 2010 – 74,537 miles
- 2009 – 68,847 miles
- 2007 – 57,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,800 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Lower rear balljoint not seated correctly at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,800 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 171,800 miles
- Test number
- 865196115956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass271,147 km (+2,671)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 271,147 km
- Test number
- 296377755876
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass268,476 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 268,476 km
- Test number
- 641684193417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail268,475 km (+7,366)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,475 km
- Test number
- 235152575162
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure brocken (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass261,109 km (+621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 261,109 km
- Test number
- 403361191822
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear balljoint not seated correctly at time of test
Fail260,488 km1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,488 km
- Test number
- 887460945599
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear balljoint not seated correctly at time of test
Pass156,787 miles (+7,999)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 156,787 miles
- Test number
- 970076828539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,788 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 148,788 miles
- Test number
- 582562950888
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail148,788 miles (+15,392)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,788 miles
- Test number
- 413223796582
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass133,396 miles (+13,493)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,396 miles
- Test number
- 677437946960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,903 miles (+8,866)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 119,903 miles
- Test number
- 128762185145
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass111,037 miles (+11,200)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 111,037 miles
- Test number
- 277462894120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,837 miles (+14,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,837 miles
- Test number
- 406017173115
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass85,519 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,519 miles
- Test number
- 937813192120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,117 miles (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,117 miles
- Test number
- 857567281188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,537 miles (+5,690)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 74,537 miles
- Test number
- 701715510018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,847 miles (+11,597)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 68,847 miles
- Test number
- 810636309035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,250 miles
- Test number
- 562851477265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LX54 MBU
- Does LX54 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 MBU expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 MBU?
- The MOT on LX54 MBU expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 MBU done?
- LX54 MBU was recorded at 171,800 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
- Has LX54 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 MBU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX54 MBU 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 LX54 MBU find?
- LX54 MBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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