
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
LL04 EBVMOT history
LL04 EBV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 256,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2026
- Mileage
- 256,380 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 EBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 EBV was last recorded at 256,380 miles on 16 May 2025, 5,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 251,000 miles · 22 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,380 miles
- Average per year
- 10,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 256,380 miles
- 2024 – 251,000 miles
- 2023 – 246,554 miles
- 2022 – 243,060 miles
- 2021 – 236,066 miles
- 2020 – 229,595 miles
- 2019 – 205,188 miles
- 2007 – 81,264 miles
- 2006 – 63,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,380 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 256,380 miles
- Test number
- 534018412365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass251,000 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 251,000 miles
- Test number
- 535281027050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail250,944 miles (+4,390)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,944 miles
- Test number
- 701698933996
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass246,554 miles (+3,494)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 246,554 miles
- Test number
- 188918809769
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass243,060 miles (+491)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 243,060 miles
- Test number
- 557977236360
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail242,569 miles (+6,503)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,569 miles
- Test number
- 368994604959
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass236,066 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 236,066 miles
- Test number
- 785730045489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,065 miles (+6,470)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,065 miles
- Test number
- 678016919287
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass229,595 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 229,595 miles
- Test number
- 104372064027
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake slightly low performance.
Fail229,586 miles (+24,398)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,586 miles
- Test number
- 647964261197
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass205,188 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 205,188 miles
- Test number
- 131188826370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,178 miles (+123,914)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,178 miles
- Test number
- 865882030075
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass81,264 miles (+17,968)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 81,264 miles
- Test number
- 791272837080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,296 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 63,296 miles
- Test number
- 114140086155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,288 miles3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,288 miles
- Test number
- 253618976186
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Questions about LL04 EBV
- Does LL04 EBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL04 EBV expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 EBV?
- The MOT on LL04 EBV expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL04 EBV done?
- LL04 EBV was recorded at 256,380 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
- Has LL04 EBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 EBV has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL04 EBV 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 EBV find?
- LL04 EBV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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