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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LL03 MWVMOT history

LL03 MWV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

LL03 MWV blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2022
Mileage
151,742 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 MWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 MWV was last recorded at 151,742 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 7,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,281 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,461 miles
Average per year
5,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,742 miles
  • 2021 – 144,281 miles
  • 2020 – 135,239 miles
  • 2018 – 130,297 miles
  • 2017 – 126,293 miles
  • 2016 – 124,255 miles
  • 2015 – 122,402 miles
  • 2014 – 119,634 miles
  • 2013 – 117,410 miles
  • 2012 – 114,714 miles
  • 2011 – 112,080 miles
  • 2010 – 109,853 miles
  • 2009 – 107,315 miles
  • 2008 – 104,685 miles
  • 2007 – 101,114 miles
  • 2006 – 67,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,742 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,742 miles (+7,461)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,742 miles
    Test number
    178114702270
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass144,281 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,281 miles
    Test number
    293224605892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,281 miles (+9,042)3 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,281 miles
    Test number
    611876522307
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,239 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,239 miles
    Test number
    219102815825
    • AdvisoryBrake Warning Light On Dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,237 miles (+4,940)3 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,237 miles
    Test number
    523991724671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Warning Light On Dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,297 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,297 miles
    Test number
    479455066936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,293 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,293 miles
    Test number
    217818255685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail126,287 miles (+2,032)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,287 miles
    Test number
    738997880230
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass124,255 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    512759537228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,227 miles (+1,825)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,227 miles
    Test number
    370983940205
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass122,402 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,402 miles
    Test number
    302884137839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,390 miles (+2,756)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,390 miles
    Test number
    358513475087
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass119,634 miles (+2,224)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,634 miles
    Test number
    346715254423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass117,410 miles (+76)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    307435453417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail117,334 miles (+2,620)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    566376143245
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass114,714 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    239934242271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,080 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    705436641222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,853 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    221025340270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,315 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    980487649216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,685 miles (+3,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,685 miles
    Test number
    284637048262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass101,114 miles (+6,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    512967747268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass94,146 miles (+26,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    114071647117
    • 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)

  23. Pass67,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    291883876422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 MWV

Does LL03 MWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 MWV expired on 5 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 MWV?
The MOT on LL03 MWV expired on 5 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 MWV done?
LL03 MWV was recorded at 151,742 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
Has LL03 MWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 MWV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 MWV 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 MWV find?
LL03 MWV failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 9 major defects: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm, and 8 more.

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