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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LL03 NLUMOT history

LL03 NLU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LL03 NLU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,763 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 NLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 NLU was last recorded at 126,763 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2008: 25,597 miles, lower than 149,944 miles on 13 Jul 2007.

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
122,930 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,763 miles
  • 2025 – 122,930 miles
  • 2024 – 117,017 miles
  • 2023 – 112,107 miles
  • 2021 – 96,550 miles
  • 2020 – 91,226 miles
  • 2019 – 89,967 miles
  • 2018 – 88,432 miles
  • 2017 – 85,901 miles
  • 2016 – 81,501 miles
  • 2015 – 69,561 miles
  • 2014 – 60,225 miles
  • 2013 – 52,388 miles
  • 2012 – 46,966 miles
  • 2011 – 40,786 miles
  • 2010 – 35,768 miles
  • 2009 – 30,732 miles
  • 2008 – 25,597 miles
  • 2007 – 149,944 miles
  • 2006 – 13,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,763 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,763 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    311244313828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,930 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    944597747754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,908 miles (+5,891)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    502754579868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm front bush bottom of shocker. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass117,017 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    603922766812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,107 miles (+15,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    496866219823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,550 miles (+5,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    908814109224
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass91,226 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    268882515465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,967 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,967 miles
    Test number
    958892920363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,432 miles (+2,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    299383989040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass85,901 miles (+4,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,901 miles
    Test number
    766649694605
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass81,501 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    685599737153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,561 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    718880895150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail69,561 miles (+9,336)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    785120595163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges
  14. Pass60,225 miles (+7,837)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    265145584457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass52,388 miles (+5,422)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    766959083104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
  16. Fail46,966 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    595299472105
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass46,966 miles (+6,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    887929472129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass40,786 miles (+5,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    646962581168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass35,768 miles (+5,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    360513080172
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass30,732 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    333183979107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,731 miles (+5,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,731 miles
    Test number
    233909169138
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  22. Pass25,597 miles (-124,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    661416488176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass149,944 miles (+135,987)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    514734397164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,957 miles
    Test number
    774163766199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 NLU

Does LL03 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 NLU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 NLU?
The MOT on LL03 NLU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 NLU done?
LL03 NLU was recorded at 126,763 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has LL03 NLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 NLU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 NLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 NLU find?
LL03 NLU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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