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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.

LL04 EBV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass256,380 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass236,066 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    236,066 miles
    Test number
    785730045489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass229,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    229,595 miles
    Test number
    104372064027
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake slightly low performance.
  10. 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))
  11. Pass205,188 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    205,188 miles
    Test number
    131188826370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass81,264 miles (+17,968)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    791272837080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,296 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    114140086155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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