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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LE04 BYMMOT history

LE04 BYM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LE04 BYM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,177 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 BYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 BYM was last recorded at 169,177 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,470 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,707 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,177 miles
  • 2024 – 164,470 miles
  • 2023 – 160,493 miles
  • 2022 – 157,313 miles
  • 2021 – 154,457 miles
  • 2020 – 152,128 miles
  • 2019 – 150,463 miles
  • 2018 – 143,408 miles
  • 2017 – 134,847 miles
  • 2016 – 125,173 miles
  • 2015 – 115,813 miles
  • 2014 – 111,377 miles
  • 2013 – 106,889 miles
  • 2012 – 99,259 miles
  • 2011 – 92,916 miles
  • 2010 – 86,771 miles
  • 2009 – 79,345 miles
  • 2008 – 70,581 miles
  • 2007 – 65,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlight lens slightly opaque but showing beam image
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,177 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,177 miles
    Test number
    566624647572
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight lens slightly opaque but showing beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail169,177 miles (+4,707)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,177 miles
    Test number
    801825530387
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight lens slightly opaque but showing beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass164,470 miles (+3,977)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,470 miles
    Test number
    313488785588
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,493 miles (+3,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,493 miles
    Test number
    929305024804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,313 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,313 miles
    Test number
    274123879869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,457 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,457 miles
    Test number
    575252268682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,128 miles
    Test number
    405710068801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost lower Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,128 miles (+1,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,128 miles
    Test number
    429128958169
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working Mirror casing loose, indicator connection affected (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost lower Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,463 miles (+7,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,463 miles
    Test number
    242891843793
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,408 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,408 miles
    Test number
    574204030917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,847 miles
    Test number
    296521783698
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished and worn slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket (o/s/r) broken(minor)

  12. Fail134,847 miles (+9,674)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,847 miles
    Test number
    966748132794
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished and worn slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket (o/s/r) broken(minor)

  13. Pass125,173 miles (+9,360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    794910436171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass115,813 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    328627985170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,377 miles (+4,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    659265894181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    338848303273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail106,889 miles (+7,630)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    427713903293
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass99,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    926117782159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,249 miles (+6,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    238717682448
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,916 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    188744991115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass86,771 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    214938990467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,345 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    332939509418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,581 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    293523998488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    474476487162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 BYM

Does LE04 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 BYM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 BYM?
The MOT on LE04 BYM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 BYM done?
LE04 BYM was recorded at 169,177 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LE04 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 BYM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 BYM 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 LE04 BYM find?
LE04 BYM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, and 2 more.

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