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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LE04 KXRMOT history

LE04 KXR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,111 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 KXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 KXR was last recorded at 163,111 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 6,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,423 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,688 miles
Average per year
8,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,111 miles
  • 2024 – 156,423 miles
  • 2023 – 150,399 miles
  • 2022 – 146,891 miles
  • 2021 – 142,588 miles
  • 2020 – 138,814 miles
  • 2019 – 133,241 miles
  • 2018 – 118,427 miles
  • 2017 – 105,303 miles
  • 2016 – 92,487 miles
  • 2015 – 79,933 miles
  • 2014 – 67,462 miles
  • 2013 – 55,799 miles
  • 2012 – 42,545 miles
  • 2011 – 26,232 miles
  • 2010 – 12,591 miles
  • 2008 – 3,157 miles
  • 2007 – 2,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,111 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,111 miles
    Test number
    461682449749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,423 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,423 miles
    Test number
    439942888487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,399 miles (+3,508)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,399 miles
    Test number
    939225711029
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,891 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    118650059896
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail146,887 miles (+4,299)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,887 miles
    Test number
    795411835971
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass142,588 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    938120866256
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,508 miles (+3,694)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,508 miles
    Test number
    839894922255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn lower baljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,814 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    808997628111
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,753 miles (+5,512)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,753 miles
    Test number
    768593176341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,241 miles (+14,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    348366434315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,427 miles (+13,124)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    747931416345
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer seatbelts slow to retract.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have minor cuts to inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from nearside. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension unit damaged but not to excess All four suspension strut dust covers heavily deteriorated. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    977789922846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Strut joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r jacking bung missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror glass discoloured

  13. Fail105,301 miles (+12,814)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    715819946699
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Strut joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Strut joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r jacking bung missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror glass discoloured

  14. Pass92,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    171117858656
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Strut joint on camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  15. Fail92,487 miles (+12,554)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    614971651611
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Strut joint on camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  16. Pass79,933 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,933 miles
    Test number
    269147795451
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail79,931 miles (+12,469)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    828276295120
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inner edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,462 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    888901514253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdult seat belt not checked n/s/r due to kiddie seat fitted.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail67,460 miles (+11,661)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    349020014416
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdult seat belt not checked n/s/r due to kiddie seat fitted.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail55,799 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    315520803216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has very low edges

  21. Pass55,799 miles (+13,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    377580403481
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has very low edges

  22. Pass42,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    229314582121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail42,545 miles (+16,313)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    627904482103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass26,232 miles (+13,641)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,232 miles
    Test number
    286759281190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,591 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,591 miles
    Test number
    472609600237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,157 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    3,157 miles
    Test number
    134712338455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,616 miles
    Test number
    290101947218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 KXR

Does LE04 KXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 KXR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 KXR?
The MOT on LE04 KXR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 KXR done?
LE04 KXR was recorded at 163,111 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 8,752 miles a year.
Has LE04 KXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 KXR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LE04 KXR 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 KXR find?
LE04 KXR passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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