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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LL08 CGUMOT history

LL08 CGU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LL08 CGU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,303 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 CGU was last recorded at 177,303 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 10,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,700 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,603 miles
Average per year
10,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,303 miles
  • 2024 – 166,700 miles
  • 2023 – 154,258 miles
  • 2022 – 138,505 miles
  • 2021 – 131,084 miles
  • 2020 – 123,615 miles
  • 2019 – 116,929 miles
  • 2018 – 106,938 miles
  • 2017 – 97,415 miles
  • 2016 – 87,842 miles
  • 2015 – 75,408 miles
  • 2014 – 62,950 miles
  • 2013 – 51,828 miles
  • 2012 – 40,577 miles
  • 2011 – 23,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,303 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,303 miles
    Test number
    618441028840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,700 miles (+12,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,700 miles
    Test number
    492426790971
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass154,258 miles (+15,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,258 miles
    Test number
    989813968920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    985392575405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,505 miles (+7,421)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    356963927048
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass131,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    929871982685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail131,084 miles (+7,469)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    697636361188
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass123,615 miles (+6,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,615 miles
    Test number
    705398583064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass116,929 miles (+9,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    569960868135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass106,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    295331051227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail106,938 miles (+9,523)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    356857037738
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass97,415 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    292619696776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    777273279207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,842 miles (+12,434)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    547093681966
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass75,408 miles (+12,458)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,408 miles
    Test number
    345543026787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    938806514305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,950 miles (+11,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    528106514363
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass51,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    999719823393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,828 miles (+11,251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    809179323390
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass40,577 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    276978932366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,095 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    417542722130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,058 miles
    Test number
    738153421158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 CGU

Does LL08 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 CGU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 CGU?
The MOT on LL08 CGU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 CGU done?
LL08 CGU was recorded at 177,303 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 10,582 miles a year.
Has LL08 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 CGU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 CGU 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 LL08 CGU find?
LL08 CGU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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