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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LL04 KSEMOT history

LL04 KSE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LL04 KSE blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
156,002 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 KSE
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
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 KSE was last recorded at 156,002 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,860 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,142 miles
Average per year
7,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,002 miles
  • 2022 – 153,860 miles
  • 2021 – 147,288 miles
  • 2020 – 143,546 miles
  • 2019 – 135,791 miles
  • 2018 – 127,742 miles
  • 2017 – 120,750 miles
  • 2016 – 111,275 miles
  • 2015 – 104,165 miles
  • 2014 – 103,776 miles
  • 2013 – 93,774 miles
  • 2012 – 85,814 miles
  • 2011 – 77,301 miles
  • 2010 – 66,036 miles
  • 2009 – 55,740 miles
  • 2008 – 48,786 miles
  • 2007 – 39,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,002 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose on link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake wear indicator on dash (1.7 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning steering doesnt self centre (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damage
  • AdvisoryBattery warning light on

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,002 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    735742648507
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose on link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake wear indicator on dash (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning steering doesnt self centre (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damage
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on

  2. Pass153,860 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,860 miles
    Test number
    444713807815
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail153,859 miles (+6,571)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,859 miles
    Test number
    859461863118
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,288 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,288 miles
    Test number
    825495712487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,546 miles
    Test number
    905712726887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,545 miles (+7,754)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    536840624282
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,791 miles
    Test number
    284490579909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,791 miles (+8,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,791 miles
    Test number
    915143255852
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,742 miles
    Test number
    136918369985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,742 miles (+6,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,742 miles
    Test number
    666640931492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass120,750 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,750 miles
    Test number
    913015608331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,749 miles (+9,474)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    728278674382
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WARNING MESAGE
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WARNING MESAGE

  13. Pass111,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    914207808698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,275 miles (+7,110)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    584949636642
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTRACKING REQUIRED

  15. Pass104,165 miles (+389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    587158065067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass103,776 miles (+10,002)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,776 miles
    Test number
    137886094288
    • NoteHeavy engine oil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  17. Pass93,774 miles (+7,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    738368693254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass85,814 miles (+8,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    608347492256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,301 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    255232311305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,035 miles (+10,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    428986101472
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,036 miles (+10,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    411438300406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass55,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    480990919450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,740 miles (+6,954)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    543249709375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven wear on n/s/f tyre

  24. Pass48,786 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,786 miles
    Test number
    474248408456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,589 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    750154618278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    551851707232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 KSE

Does LL04 KSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 KSE expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 KSE?
The MOT on LL04 KSE expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 KSE done?
LL04 KSE was recorded at 156,002 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 7,242 miles a year.
Has LL04 KSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 KSE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 KSE 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 KSE find?
LL04 KSE failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose on link; electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake wear indicator on dash; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 5 more.

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