Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc
LB04 EKWMOT history
LB04 EKW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 179,860 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 EKW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 EKW was last recorded at 179,860 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,727 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 133 miles
- Average per year
- 7,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,860 miles
- 2025 – 166,904 miles
- 2024 – 154,620 miles
- 2023 – 145,677 miles
- 2022 – 138,983 miles
- 2021 – 131,200 miles
- 2020 – 125,604 miles
- 2019 – 122,697 miles
- 2018 – 119,619 miles
- 2017 – 115,471 miles
- 2016 – 110,168 miles
- 2015 – 102,415 miles
- 2014 – 92,614 miles
- 2013 – 84,909 miles
- 2012 – 78,119 miles
- 2011 – 69,290 miles
- 2010 – 58,646 miles
- 2009 – 50,070 miles
- 2008 – 43,201 miles
- 2007 – 35,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,860 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,860 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 179,860 miles
- Test number
- 257680777906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,727 miles (+12,823)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,727 miles
- Test number
- 491165884525
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Slightly rough when rotating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,904 miles4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 166,904 miles
- Test number
- 936140151062
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fail166,904 miles (+12,284)1 repaired4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,904 miles
- Test number
- 841320490432
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass154,620 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 154,620 miles
- Test number
- 265817621336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,531 miles (+8,854)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,531 miles
- Test number
- 793694517988
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,677 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 145,677 miles
- Test number
- 578324844726
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre rear corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,983 miles (+241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 138,983 miles
- Test number
- 251474431775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail138,742 miles (+7,542)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,742 miles
- Test number
- 203681755049
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,200 miles (+5,596)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 131,200 miles
- Test number
- 775114725456
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,604 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 125,604 miles
- Test number
- 247592724194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,697 miles (+3,078)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 122,697 miles
- Test number
- 137311483890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass119,619 miles (+4,148)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 119,619 miles
- Test number
- 972690719932
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated base corroded (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken but still supported by other mountings
Pass115,471 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,471 miles
- Test number
- 734237159159
- AdvisoryO/s/f indicator white
Pass110,168 miles (+7,753)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 110,168 miles
- Test number
- 994050170315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,415 miles (+9,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,415 miles
- Test number
- 875176705178
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,614 miles (+7,705)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,614 miles
- Test number
- 639333794058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 416795613145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,909 miles (+6,790)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 329974013123
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,119 miles (+8,829)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 78,119 miles
- Test number
- 507183772147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,290 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 69,290 miles
- Test number
- 275966241143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,287 miles (+10,641)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,287 miles
- Test number
- 428875841197
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass58,646 miles (+8,576)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,646 miles
- Test number
- 160330540442
- NoteVehicle presenter be aware rear tyres are wearing at inner shoulders
Pass50,070 miles (+6,869)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 160830559083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,201 miles (+7,850)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,201 miles
- Test number
- 202813848169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 35,351 miles
- Test number
- 641534187182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 EKW
- Does LB04 EKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EKW is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 EKW?
- The MOT on LB04 EKW is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 EKW done?
- LB04 EKW was recorded at 179,860 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
- Has LB04 EKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 EKW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 EKW 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 LB04 EKW find?
- LB04 EKW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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