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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LL57 JKXMOT history

LL57 JKX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LL57 JKX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
213,688 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 JKX
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
18 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 JKX was last recorded at 213,688 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,785 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
11,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,688 miles
  • 2025 – 209,785 miles
  • 2024 – 201,760 miles
  • 2023 – 190,385 miles
  • 2022 – 171,930 miles
  • 2021 – 164,933 miles
  • 2020 – 158,150 miles
  • 2019 – 140,140 miles
  • 2018 – 119,328 miles
  • 2017 – 98,554 miles
  • 2016 – 80,145 miles
  • 2014 – 61,938 miles
  • 2013 – 53,423 miles
  • 2012 – 51,546 miles
  • 2011 – 41,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,688 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Body panel slightly loose SPLASH GUARD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,688 miles (+3,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    213,688 miles
    Test number
    368910187924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass209,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    209,785 miles
    Test number
    499328801107
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,785 miles (+8,025)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,785 miles
    Test number
    714308882386
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    201,760 miles
    Test number
    773306975294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

  5. Fail201,760 miles (+11,375)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,760 miles
    Test number
    236755363460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

  6. Pass190,385 miles (+18,455)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,385 miles
    Test number
    275902469062
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDE

  7. Pass171,930 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,930 miles
    Test number
    297614683314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass164,933 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,933 miles
    Test number
    484385298025
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose SPLASH GUARD (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail164,933 miles (+6,783)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,933 miles
    Test number
    981484853219
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin INJECTOR LEAKING (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FIRST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose SPLASH GUARD (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass158,150 miles (+18,010)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,150 miles
    Test number
    912249706361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    613881885422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail140,140 miles (+20,812)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    951382478803
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    886941375207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail119,325 miles (+20,771)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,325 miles
    Test number
    270868766732
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass98,554 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,554 miles
    Test number
    916447185562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,531 miles (+18,386)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    984474468468
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    363179580594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail80,143 miles (+18,205)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    103381841423
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,938 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    689212654393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,479 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    126460914034
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail57,479 miles (+4,056)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    157530814022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass53,423 miles (+1,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    537265213040
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs scored

  23. Pass51,546 miles (+9,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    408450422063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass41,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    976306751002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL57 JKX

Does LL57 JKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 JKX is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 JKX?
The MOT on LL57 JKX is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 JKX done?
LL57 JKX was recorded at 213,688 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 11,171 miles a year.
Has LL57 JKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 JKX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL57 JKX 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 LL57 JKX find?
LL57 JKX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both.

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