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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LL04 XFAMOT history

LL04 XFA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

LL04 XFA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
131,848 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XFA was last recorded at 131,848 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 4,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,658 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,190 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,848 miles
  • 2022 – 127,658 miles
  • 2021 – 117,953 miles
  • 2020 – 113,082 miles
  • 2019 – 107,559 miles
  • 2018 – 103,145 miles
  • 2017 – 98,030 miles
  • 2016 – 92,088 miles
  • 2015 – 87,530 miles
  • 2014 – 81,673 miles
  • 2013 – 75,611 miles
  • 2012 – 69,570 miles
  • 2011 – 63,454 miles
  • 2010 – 55,222 miles
  • 2009 – 55,094 miles
  • 2008 – 42,101 miles
  • 2007 – 33,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUndersealed underbody

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,848 miles
    Test number
    739552846696
    • AdvisoryUndersealed underbody

  2. Fail131,848 miles (+4,190)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,848 miles
    Test number
    285799671543
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed underbody

  3. Pass127,658 miles (+4,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,658 miles
    Test number
    701593384639
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  4. Pass123,405 miles (+146)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,405 miles
    Test number
    145570991445
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail123,259 miles (+5,306)1 dangerous5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    469847590271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,953 miles (+141)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    270943322912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  7. Fail117,812 miles (+4,730)2 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    968017962789
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  8. Pass113,082 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    113,082 miles
    Test number
    658500265700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,559 miles (+4,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    687850378118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror discoulerd
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight leek

  10. Pass103,145 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    699476938971
    • AdvisoryNo engine temp taken as vehicle does not have dipstick

  11. Pass98,030 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    127999521403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail97,881 miles (+5,793)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,881 miles
    Test number
    749426096023
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass92,088 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    167384112641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,530 miles (+5,857)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    709053985024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass81,673 miles (+6,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    505725184021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,611 miles (+6,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    519785283064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,570 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    146069962416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,454 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,454 miles
    Test number
    125657961402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,222 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    342215330007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,094 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    491310719344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,107 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    371787719240
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass42,101 miles (+8,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    210263888408
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass33,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    482380687183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LL04 XFA

Does LL04 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 XFA expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XFA?
The MOT on LL04 XFA expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 XFA done?
LL04 XFA was recorded at 131,848 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has LL04 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XFA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 XFA 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 XFA find?
LL04 XFA passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: undersealed underbody.

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