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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

L20 CKUMOT history

L20 CKU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L20 CKU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,834 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CKU was last recorded at 179,834 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,626 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
7,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,834 miles
  • 2025 – 178,626 miles
  • 2024 – 177,732 miles
  • 2023 – 175,151 miles
  • 2022 – 172,695 miles
  • 2021 – 166,697 miles
  • 2020 – 161,024 miles
  • 2019 – 158,081 miles
  • 2018 – 154,858 miles
  • 2017 – 140,539 miles
  • 2015 – 134,990 miles
  • 2014 – 126,003 miles
  • 2011 – 96,243 miles
  • 2010 – 65,442 miles
  • 2009 – 58,049 miles
  • 2008 – 45,019 miles
  • 2007 – 34,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,834 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,834 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,834 miles
    Test number
    934654359789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,626 miles (+894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,626 miles
    Test number
    400734381482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,732 miles
    Test number
    311396974441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail177,732 miles (+2,581)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,732 miles
    Test number
    865618415316
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,151 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,151 miles
    Test number
    403458590383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,149 miles (+2,454)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,149 miles
    Test number
    967456941968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass172,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    261097688636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail172,695 miles (+5,998)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    198858421013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass166,697 miles (+5,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,697 miles
    Test number
    889566223458
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass161,024 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,024 miles
    Test number
    421113515856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail160,937 miles (+2,856)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,937 miles
    Test number
    537948923796
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,081 miles (+3,223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,081 miles
    Test number
    272909322345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass154,858 miles (+14,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,858 miles
    Test number
    680413368674
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass140,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,539 miles
    Test number
    701465910700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail140,539 miles (+5,549)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,539 miles
    Test number
    458554216345
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass134,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    465177105150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail134,990 miles (+8,987)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    516051705198
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass126,003 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,003 miles
    Test number
    269574124040
    • NoteBattry light is on
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  19. Fail126,003 miles (+29,760)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,003 miles
    Test number
    477360324093
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBattry light is on
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  20. Pass96,243 miles (+30,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    165273211200
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass65,442 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    250892500287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,049 miles (+13,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    550374599256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,019 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    583180918324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    133158647372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 CKU

Does L20 CKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CKU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 CKU?
The MOT on L20 CKU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CKU done?
L20 CKU was recorded at 179,834 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,824 miles a year.
Has L20 CKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CKU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 CKU 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 L20 CKU find?
L20 CKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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