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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LL04 DYHMOT history

LL04 DYH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 256,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

LL04 DYH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
256,779 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DYH was last recorded at 256,779 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 4,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,727 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,052 miles
Average per year
11,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 256,779 miles
  • 2024 – 252,727 miles
  • 2023 – 242,254 miles
  • 2022 – 228,604 miles
  • 2021 – 215,432 miles
  • 2019 – 193,288 miles
  • 2018 – 177,688 miles
  • 2017 – 156,613 miles
  • 2013 – 106,357 miles
  • 2012 – 98,629 miles
  • 2011 – 89,531 miles
  • 2010 – 80,493 miles
  • 2009 – 69,460 miles
  • 2008 – 61,351 miles
  • 2007 – 45,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,779 miles (+4,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    256,779 miles
    Test number
    938758730059
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass252,727 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    252,727 miles
    Test number
    689934425305
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail252,727 miles (+10,473)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,727 miles
    Test number
    600387368160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass242,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    242,254 miles
    Test number
    218257886742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail242,254 miles (+13,650)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,254 miles
    Test number
    465825226435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass228,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    228,604 miles
    Test number
    825224342291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail228,603 miles (+13,171)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,603 miles
    Test number
    668325612399
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL FACING DOWN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

  8. Pass215,432 miles (+223)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    215,432 miles
    Test number
    715000606067
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall

  9. Fail215,209 miles (+21,921)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,209 miles
    Test number
    716301965369
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits not spaced out correctly (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ( ball joint) attatched to hub components (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear end exhaust silencer broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits not spaced out correctly (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall

  10. Pass193,288 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,288 miles
    Test number
    430907710155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail193,286 miles (+15,598)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,286 miles
    Test number
    474177745118
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass177,688 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,688 miles
    Test number
    297037928416
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail177,636 miles (+21,023)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,636 miles
    Test number
    396293857725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass156,613 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    483552865482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,596 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,596 miles
    Test number
    823979507318
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass230,404 km (+30,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    230,404 km
    Test number
    495747136651
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass200,001 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    200,001 km
    Test number
    557906275314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail200,001 km (+13,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,001 km
    Test number
    484782027707
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass186,089 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    186,089 km
    Test number
    565467594269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,357 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    405010073275
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust bracket broken

  21. Fail106,357 miles (+7,728)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    628576063229
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust bracket broken

  22. Pass98,629 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    205149272253
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r jack point missing

  23. Fail98,629 miles (+9,098)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    708268772216
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r jack point missing
    • NoteO/s/r outer indicator inop

  24. Pass89,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    947653671271
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inside edge

  25. Fail89,531 miles (+9,038)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    165440771276
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inside edge

  26. Pass80,493 miles (+11,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    414771570293
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

  27. Pass69,460 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    642485129131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,351 miles (+15,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    101553918102
    • 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)

  29. Pass45,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,898 miles
    Test number
    220792727479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL04 DYH

Does LL04 DYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DYH expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DYH?
The MOT on LL04 DYH expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DYH done?
LL04 DYH was recorded at 256,779 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 11,506 miles a year.
Has LL04 DYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DYH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 DYH 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 LL04 DYH find?
LL04 DYH passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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