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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL04 URWMOT history

LL04 URW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LL04 URW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,438 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 URW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 URW was last recorded at 97,438 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,639 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,799 miles
Average per year
4,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,438 miles
  • 2025 – 91,639 miles
  • 2024 – 86,351 miles
  • 2022 – 80,654 miles
  • 2021 – 74,899 miles
  • 2020 – 69,511 miles
  • 2019 – 64,544 miles
  • 2018 – 58,311 miles
  • 2017 – 52,464 miles
  • 2016 – 47,844 miles
  • 2014 – 40,859 miles
  • 2013 – 37,324 miles
  • 2012 – 33,928 miles
  • 2011 – 30,439 miles
  • 2010 – 27,856 miles
  • 2009 – 25,262 miles
  • 2008 – 22,448 miles
  • 2007 – 19,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,438 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,438 miles (+5,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    577545603664
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,639 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    924858055048
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Fail91,634 miles (+83)2 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    604322042582
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Fail91,551 miles (+5,200)2 dangerous8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    720023974556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing end (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure it seems to be broken from the impact (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,351 miles (+5,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    725109620927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,654 miles (+5,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    395183987238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,899 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    221777158594
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail74,895 miles (+5,384)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    571875261174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    469978221536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,511 miles (+4,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    209907097386
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass64,798 miles (+254)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    104739472511
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail64,544 miles (+6,233)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    724838856236
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,311 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    876970481774
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail58,311 miles (+5,847)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    933077921609
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass52,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    358929657929
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyre outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger corroding
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch worn
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  16. Fail52,464 miles (+4,620)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    309307087867
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated GB plate - digit perished (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyre outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower side lights not working - substitute lamps activated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger corroding
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch worn
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  17. Pass47,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    135273370432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail47,844 miles (+3,559)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    628676514360
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass44,285 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    731423422624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,859 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,859 miles
    Test number
    529633954381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,324 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,324 miles
    Test number
    426431163349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    418825142421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,928 miles (+3,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    418545642340
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass30,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    238743551349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,439 miles (+2,583)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    708613051328
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass27,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    470421740461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,856 miles (+2,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    581361840354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass25,262 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,262 miles
    Test number
    822143269337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,448 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,448 miles
    Test number
    662218358331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,545 miles
    Test number
    672446347386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 URW

Does LL04 URW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 URW is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 URW?
The MOT on LL04 URW is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 URW done?
LL04 URW was recorded at 97,438 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,310 miles a year.
Has LL04 URW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 URW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 URW 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 URW find?
LL04 URW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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