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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LL04 GUCMOT history

LL04 GUC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 232,954 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

LL04 GUC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
232,954 km
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GUC was last recorded at 232,954 km on 18 Sept 2024, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,954 km · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 232,954 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,954 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,954 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    232,954 km
    Test number
    601822891335
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail232,954 km2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,954 km
    Test number
    793923824865
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,166 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,166 miles
    Test number
    151914099388
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail137,163 miles (+6,017)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,163 miles
    Test number
    707776867890
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 limits!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass131,146 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    375133262392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s shocker mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail131,144 miles (+441)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,144 miles
    Test number
    379236040776
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (too hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s shocker mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail130,703 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    559570797280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To front (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass124,942 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,942 miles
    Test number
    696000358906
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner pipes to flexi heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail124,940 miles (+8,729)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,940 miles
    Test number
    660408746531
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner pipes to flexi heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass116,211 miles (+8,476)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,211 miles
    Test number
    150107875387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSR - NSR rigid brake pipes to flexi hoses badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF - shock absorber bottom bush showing play - deterioration (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSF shock absorber bottom bush showing play - deterioration (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass107,735 miles (+5,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    518071157810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass102,005 miles (+3,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    684121855525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass98,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,560 miles
    Test number
    144278650078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
  14. Fail98,559 miles (+4,414)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    279939144060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass94,145 miles (+2,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    411076400852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass91,444 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    767780935240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,781 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    196493334219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,951 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    779823833264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    906296912211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,670 miles (+5,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    385706112492
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass71,942 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    577225411275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,768 miles (+7,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    232631210237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBackup lamps operating on the rear
  23. Pass58,991 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    610672109200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,985 miles (+9,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,985 miles
    Test number
    913997878111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass41,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,253 miles
    Test number
    591139457189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL04 GUC

Does LL04 GUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 GUC expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GUC?
The MOT on LL04 GUC expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 GUC done?
LL04 GUC was recorded at 232,954 km at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024.
Has LL04 GUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GUC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 GUC 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 GUC find?
LL04 GUC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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