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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

LK04 ECNMOT history

LK04 ECN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

LK04 ECN blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
188,689 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ECN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ECN was last recorded at 188,689 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,611 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
9,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,689 miles
  • 2025 – 179,845 miles
  • 2024 – 173,614 miles
  • 2023 – 168,593 miles
  • 2021 – 164,537 miles
  • 2020 – 161,223 miles
  • 2019 – 152,526 miles
  • 2018 – 135,555 miles
  • 2017 – 117,273 miles
  • 2016 – 104,495 miles
  • 2015 – 95,196 miles
  • 2014 – 78,511 miles
  • 2013 – 61,998 miles
  • 2012 – 47,416 miles
  • 2011 – 38,193 miles
  • 2010 – 27,555 miles
  • 2009 – 21,889 miles
  • 2008 – 14,926 miles
  • 2007 – 10,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,689 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,689 miles (+78)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,689 miles
    Test number
    162525648423
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail188,611 miles (+8,766)1 dangerous14 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    158943985240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,845 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,845 miles
    Test number
    847570799314
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RENEW ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail179,844 miles (+6,230)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,844 miles
    Test number
    717593986399
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RENEW ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass173,614 miles (+137)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,614 miles
    Test number
    946438255907
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RENEW ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail173,477 miles (+4,884)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,477 miles
    Test number
    655482272968
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RENEW ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass168,593 miles (+4,056)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,593 miles
    Test number
    316883003039
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass164,537 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,537 miles
    Test number
    695651395012
    • DangerousLight scratching on f/o/s screen

  9. Fail164,537 miles (+3,314)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,537 miles
    Test number
    516647644094
    • DangerousLight scratching on f/o/s screen
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass161,223 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,223 miles
    Test number
    166587784998
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrathed but polished majority out (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail161,223 miles (+8,697)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,223 miles
    Test number
    617808951180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upwards one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass152,526 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,526 miles
    Test number
    944418827603
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail152,295 miles (+16,740)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,295 miles
    Test number
    241545676015
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass135,555 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,555 miles
    Test number
    505254503623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,554 miles (+16,281)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,554 miles
    Test number
    301385528238
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass117,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    198706160459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail117,273 miles (+12,778)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    532770691987
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass104,495 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    383739312306
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail104,494 miles (+9,298)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    475543302027
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass95,196 miles (+16,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,196 miles
    Test number
    282364524620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,511 miles (+16,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    918880774202
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass61,998 miles (+14,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    476996763218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,416 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    489967392203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,381 miles (+9,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    707244692243
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass38,193 miles (+10,638)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    377014791414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,555 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    164464090271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass21,889 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,889 miles
    Test number
    451355599226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,926 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    792897198262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,595 miles
    Test number
    393082567382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ECN

Does LK04 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 ECN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ECN?
The MOT on LK04 ECN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 ECN done?
LK04 ECN was recorded at 188,689 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 9,842 miles a year.
Has LK04 ECN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ECN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 ECN 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 LK04 ECN find?
LK04 ECN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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