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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL04 DPEMOT history

LL04 DPE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

LL04 DPE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
126,482 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DPE was last recorded at 126,482 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2015: 82,960 miles, lower than 82,974 miles on 30 Jul 2015.

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
126,482 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,482 miles
  • 2021 – 117,399 miles
  • 2020 – 107,311 miles
  • 2019 – 103,807 miles
  • 2018 – 101,180 miles
  • 2017 – 95,238 miles
  • 2016 – 88,306 miles
  • 2015 – 82,960 miles
  • 2014 – 73,832 miles
  • 2013 – 67,038 miles
  • 2012 – 58,398 miles
  • 2011 – 51,241 miles
  • 2010 – 46,281 miles
  • 2009 – 43,744 miles
  • 2008 – 43,230 miles
  • 2007 – 32,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,482 miles
    Test number
    538127081894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,482 miles (+9,083)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,482 miles
    Test number
    436873857199
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    174764533143
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  4. Fail117,399 miles (+10,088)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    307380215122
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass107,311 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,311 miles
    Test number
    391165948381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,807 miles
    Test number
    222207344732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,807 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,807 miles
    Test number
    471081639012
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  8. Fail103,805 miles (+2,625)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,805 miles
    Test number
    186601879000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MinorNearside 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))
  9. Pass101,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    414696884228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,180 miles (+7)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    652448388952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail101,173 miles (+5,935)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,173 miles
    Test number
    157216821575
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass95,238 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    526326432618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,054 miles (+6,748)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,054 miles
    Test number
    758436679564
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,306 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    242426894083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail88,168 miles (+5,208)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    777852128089
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass82,960 miles (-14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    523029187360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,974 miles (+9,142)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    316101015239
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  18. Pass73,832 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,832 miles
    Test number
    349468914462
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass67,038 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,038 miles
    Test number
    836433543205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,398 miles (+7,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    399331032290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass51,241 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    119280711288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    244085120222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,276 miles (+2,532)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    981665720260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass43,744 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    142397039224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass43,230 miles (+10,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,230 miles
    Test number
    802392808316
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass32,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,641 miles
    Test number
    312566527236
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail32,641 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,641 miles
    Test number
    314646527242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL04 DPE

Does LL04 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DPE expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DPE?
The MOT on LL04 DPE expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DPE done?
LL04 DPE was recorded at 126,482 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has LL04 DPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DPE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 DPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 DPE find?
LL04 DPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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