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Mercedes-Benz 350

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LB04 FWJMOT history

LB04 FWJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,470 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
350
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FWJ was last recorded at 49,470 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,159 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,470 miles
  • 2025 – 49,159 miles
  • 2024 – 48,815 miles
  • 2023 – 48,330 miles
  • 2022 – 47,727 miles
  • 2021 – 45,489 miles
  • 2020 – 42,935 miles
  • 2019 – 38,251 miles
  • 2018 – 32,065 miles
  • 2017 – 24,775 miles
  • 2016 – 20,634 miles
  • 2015 – 19,114 miles
  • 2014 – 17,595 miles
  • 2013 – 16,466 miles
  • 2012 – 15,302 miles
  • 2011 – 13,927 miles
  • 2010 – 12,919 miles
  • 2009 – 11,376 miles
  • 2008 – 8,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,470 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Generally underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front wiper blades deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,470 miles (+311)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,470 miles
    Test number
    940776453658
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,159 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    989798442349
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail49,136 miles (+321)4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    127249884168
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,815 miles (+485)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    170633650469
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,330 miles (+603)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    702389413113
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass47,727 miles (+2,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    448859042802
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light beam images starting to fade

  7. Pass45,489 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    132749130105
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail45,487 miles (+2,552)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    694055714728
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,935 miles (+4,684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    244107955852
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,251 miles (+6,186)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    184031576221
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads starting to wear low

  11. Pass32,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    388046807862
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating

  12. Fail32,065 miles (+7,290)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    478115478469
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating

  13. Pass24,775 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    329392056674
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorating

  14. Pass20,634 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,634 miles
    Test number
    137259541663
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps images deteriorating

  15. Pass19,114 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    186787425103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,595 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    155722234108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,466 miles (+1,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,466 miles
    Test number
    138079123136
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished

  18. Pass15,302 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,302 miles
    Test number
    666257412186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,927 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    489590741128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,919 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,919 miles
    Test number
    120516320156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,376 miles (+2,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,376 miles
    Test number
    471758629180
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  22. Pass8,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,840 miles
    Test number
    161249528123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FWJ

Does LB04 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FWJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FWJ?
The MOT on LB04 FWJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 FWJ done?
LB04 FWJ was recorded at 49,470 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has LB04 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FWJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 FWJ 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 FWJ find?
LB04 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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