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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LL03 AAUMOT history

LL03 AAU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

LL03 AAU blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
190,353 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 AAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 AAU was last recorded at 190,353 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 6,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2008: 89,146 miles, lower than 167,104 miles on 29 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,477 miles · 8 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,876 miles
Average per year
8,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,353 miles
  • 2021 – 183,477 miles
  • 2020 – 178,664 miles
  • 2018 – 169,169 miles
  • 2017 – 156,202 miles
  • 2016 – 146,651 miles
  • 2015 – 142,659 miles
  • 2014 – 133,057 miles
  • 2013 – 124,320 miles
  • 2012 – 116,488 miles
  • 2011 – 110,963 miles
  • 2010 – 99,197 miles
  • 2009 – 94,200 miles
  • 2008 – 89,146 miles
  • 2007 – 143,518 miles
  • 2006 – 100,626 miles
  • 2005 – 50,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,353 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,353 miles
    Test number
    149487316166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass183,477 miles (+75)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    183,477 miles
    Test number
    883149699430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail183,402 miles (+4,738)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,402 miles
    Test number
    477156425557
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both intermittently (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass178,664 miles (+9,495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,664 miles
    Test number
    725953359288
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass169,169 miles (+12,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,169 miles
    Test number
    653237905565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass156,202 miles (+9,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,202 miles
    Test number
    330300220568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass146,651 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,651 miles
    Test number
    147846808820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,643 miles (+3,984)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,643 miles
    Test number
    946095940387
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
  9. Pass142,659 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,659 miles
    Test number
    876155387297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,057 miles (+8,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,057 miles
    Test number
    978983944166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass124,320 miles (+7,832)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,320 miles
    Test number
    167405533109
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Pass116,488 miles (+5,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,488 miles
    Test number
    988155942180
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteInjector puff from engine
  13. Pass110,963 miles (+11,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    519189121166
    • NoteN/s/front and n/s/rear wheels repaired by welding
  14. Pass99,197 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    393783630150
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail99,172 miles (+4,972)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    414987920192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass94,200 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    234132909256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,146 miles (-77,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    211730798217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass167,104 miles (+23,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    167,104 miles
    Test number
    433032948279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,518 miles (+42,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    143,518 miles
    Test number
    582588267269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,626 miles (+49,664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    313068356445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    741742975253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 AAU

Does LL03 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 AAU expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 AAU?
The MOT on LL03 AAU expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 AAU done?
LL03 AAU was recorded at 190,353 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 8,246 miles a year.
Has LL03 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 AAU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 AAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 AAU find?
LL03 AAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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