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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LL04 DZUMOT history

LL04 DZU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

LL04 DZU blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
159,863 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DZU was last recorded at 159,863 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,876 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,987 miles
Average per year
7,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,863 miles
  • 2021 – 156,876 miles
  • 2020 – 155,261 miles
  • 2019 – 152,544 miles
  • 2018 – 148,738 miles
  • 2017 – 144,536 miles
  • 2016 – 138,920 miles
  • 2015 – 132,156 miles
  • 2014 – 124,005 miles
  • 2013 – 116,018 miles
  • 2012 – 109,123 miles
  • 2011 – 99,281 miles
  • 2010 – 88,898 miles
  • 2009 – 75,937 miles
  • 2008 – 63,122 miles
  • 2007 – 52,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,863 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront stickers in front windscreen but not effecting field of view
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,863 miles (+2,987)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    700787770317
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront stickers in front windscreen but not effecting field of view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass156,876 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,876 miles
    Test number
    750619991362
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail156,876 miles (+1,615)5 major2 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,876 miles
    Test number
    371047369677
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Aircon condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake callipers corroded

  4. Pass155,261 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    693052907236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail155,238 miles (+2,694)1 major2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,238 miles
    Test number
    650041375726
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    978527611343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to being stood up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail152,544 miles (+3,806)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    821681681438
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section snapped in half (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken off on anti roll bar (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to being stood up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,738 miles (+4,202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,738 miles
    Test number
    829877369599
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,536 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,536 miles
    Test number
    298765334119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail144,534 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,534 miles
    Test number
    836431830451
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass138,920 miles (+6,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    929635031338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator split slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge of tyre bald
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect components

  12. Pass132,156 miles (+8,151)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    549029915235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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
    • NoteRemoved expired tax and holder prior to test

  13. Pass124,005 miles (+7,987)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    269520414269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass116,018 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    665316923201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,015 miles (+6,892)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,015 miles
    Test number
    375983613296
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass109,123 miles (+9,842)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    189783892153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass99,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    579900501237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,281 miles (+10,383)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    989050101203
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass88,898 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    803527990117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/f load sensing lever broken

  20. Fail88,898 miles (+12,961)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    912517490150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/f load sensing lever broken

  21. Pass75,937 miles (+12,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    590279989138
    • 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)

  22. Pass63,122 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    844442298142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,117 miles (+10,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,117 miles
    Test number
    213551498169
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass52,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    253497287122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DZU

Does LL04 DZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DZU expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DZU?
The MOT on LL04 DZU expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DZU done?
LL04 DZU was recorded at 159,863 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
Has LL04 DZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DZU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 DZU 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 DZU find?
LL04 DZU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front stickers in front windscreen but not effecting field of view; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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