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Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

B20 LUFMOT history

B20 LUF is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

B20 LUF red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
120,788 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 LUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 LUF was last recorded at 120,788 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,918 miles · 28 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
7,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,788 miles
  • 2020 – 118,918 miles
  • 2019 – 117,589 miles
  • 2018 – 115,336 miles
  • 2017 – 112,207 miles
  • 2016 – 108,201 miles
  • 2015 – 103,369 miles
  • 2014 – 96,130 miles
  • 2013 – 90,404 miles
  • 2012 – 73,373 miles
  • 2011 – 55,856 miles
  • 2010 – 45,391 miles
  • 2009 – 23,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,788 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,788 miles (+1,870)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,788 miles
    Test number
    803352648168
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,918 miles (+1,329)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,918 miles
    Test number
    651591545641
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    707466714639
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail117,589 miles (+2,253)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    577678017406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass115,336 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    352106577312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Fail115,336 miles (+3,129)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    774406151979
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass112,207 miles (+4,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    852736485435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass108,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,201 miles
    Test number
    808978826325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,201 miles (+4,832)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,201 miles
    Test number
    963040994897
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass103,369 miles (+7,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    229201535472
    • NoteFront tyres bold on edges(boarderline). rear tyres worn on inside edge.

  11. Pass96,130 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    859643644050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    785852853089
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

  13. Fail90,404 miles (+17,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    755382953007
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

  14. Pass73,373 miles (+17,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    118989752000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    106855051461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,856 miles (+10,465)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    389865351068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,391 miles (+22,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    423740350075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,239 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,239 miles
    Test number
    320309879058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    654236559038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 LUF

Does B20 LUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 LUF expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 LUF?
The MOT on B20 LUF expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 LUF done?
B20 LUF was recorded at 120,788 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 7,091 miles a year.
Has B20 LUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 LUF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on B20 LUF 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 B20 LUF find?
B20 LUF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge., and 2 more.

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