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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

4 LPMOT history

4 LP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 289,272 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
289,272 km
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,450 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 LP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 LP was last recorded at 289,272 km on 6 Nov 2025, 4,205 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,067 km · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,205 km
Average per year
5,450 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 289,272 km
  • 2024 – 285,067 km
  • 2023 – 283,316 km
  • 2022 – 277,054 km
  • 2021 – 273,608 km
  • 2018 – 265,012 km
  • 2013 – 226,129 km
  • 2012 – 126,760 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,272 km
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,272 km (+4,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    289,272 km
    Test number
    511236371717
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass285,067 km (+355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    285,067 km
    Test number
    445016291673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail284,712 km (+1,396)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,712 km
    Test number
    328125453773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass283,316 km (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    283,316 km
    Test number
    490553377344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass277,054 km (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    277,054 km
    Test number
    810580368779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass273,608 km (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    273,608 km
    Test number
    687109720011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass265,012 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    265,012 km
    Test number
    964640301474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass254,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    254,265 miles
    Test number
    586078420044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    649666575181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass244,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    244,381 miles
    Test number
    618593974284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass226,129 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    226,129 km
    Test number
    366863413417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail226,127 km (+99,367)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,127 km
    Test number
    359520413453
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
  13. Pass126,760 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,760 km
    Test number
    298459992472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail216,760 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,760 km
    Test number
    269029792444
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about 4 LP

What vehicle is registration 4 LP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 LP on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 LP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 LP is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 4 LP?
The MOT on 4 LP is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 LP done?
4 LP was recorded at 289,272 km at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,450 km a year.
Has 4 LP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 LP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 4 LP 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 4 LP find?
4 LP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides..

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