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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LL03 ABKMOT history

LL03 ABK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LL03 ABK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,786 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 ABK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 ABK was last recorded at 89,786 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,403 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,383 miles
Average per year
3,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,786 miles
  • 2025 – 86,403 miles
  • 2024 – 83,868 miles
  • 2023 – 79,105 miles
  • 2022 – 75,229 miles
  • 2021 – 71,229 miles
  • 2020 – 66,037 miles
  • 2019 – 61,246 miles
  • 2018 – 56,646 miles
  • 2017 – 51,667 miles
  • 2016 – 46,047 miles
  • 2015 – 41,027 miles
  • 2014 – 35,894 miles
  • 2013 – 32,791 miles
  • 2012 – 26,864 miles
  • 2011 – 24,874 miles
  • 2010 – 22,998 miles
  • 2009 – 21,512 miles
  • 2008 – 18,645 miles
  • 2007 – 15,536 miles
  • 2006 – 11,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,786 miles (+3,383)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    755477433232
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,403 miles (+2,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    185439940496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE wearing on inner edge

  3. Pass83,868 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    918317232457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail83,825 miles (+4,720)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,825 miles
    Test number
    801437844078
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass79,105 miles (+3,876)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    876348693055
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play back joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,229 miles (+4,000)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    813601708967
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting/perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting/perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass71,229 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,229 miles
    Test number
    782203309983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail71,115 miles (+5,078)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    123587499301
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,037 miles (+4,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    906668629668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket damaged

  10. Pass61,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    276104271866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,246 miles (+4,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    775441010029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,646 miles (+4,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,646 miles
    Test number
    342001342322
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass51,667 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    725373220986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,047 miles (+5,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    508439247103
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket damaged

  15. Pass41,027 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    239339395460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,948 miles (+5,054)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    619856795167
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,894 miles (+3,103)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    875199584121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,791 miles (+5,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    327442393159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,864 miles (+1,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,864 miles
    Test number
    717852392141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass24,874 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,874 miles
    Test number
    697160001264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    171849370121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail22,998 miles (+1,486)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    102809570194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,512 miles (+2,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    163177699153
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass18,645 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,645 miles
    Test number
    413595908248
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass15,536 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    200502197170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,671 miles
    Test number
    843472996118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 ABK

Does LL03 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 ABK is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 ABK?
The MOT on LL03 ABK is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 ABK done?
LL03 ABK was recorded at 89,786 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,900 miles a year.
Has LL03 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 ABK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 ABK 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 LL03 ABK find?
LL03 ABK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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