
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
LM11 KAUMOT history
LM11 KAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 107,638 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 KAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 KAU was last recorded at 107,638 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,636 miles · 12 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 107,638 miles
- 2023 – 106,639 miles
- 2022 – 102,615 miles
- 2020 – 83,007 miles
- 2019 – 69,998 miles
- 2018 – 56,631 miles
- 2017 – 43,000 miles
- 2016 – 30,837 miles
- 2015 – 26,085 miles
- 2014 – 26,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain a readingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,638 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 107,638 miles
- Test number
- 418582762692
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
Fail107,636 miles (+997)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,636 miles
- Test number
- 706280612761
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing One nut missing on each road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
Pass106,639 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 714404974071
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
Fail106,635 miles (+2,556)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,635 miles
- Test number
- 302517470700
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
Pass104,079 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,079 miles
- Test number
- 646178167918
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,079 miles (+1,464)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,079 miles
- Test number
- 699486924443
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,615 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 102,615 miles
- Test number
- 685126795898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,607 miles (+19,600)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,607 miles
- Test number
- 375308078012
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,007 miles (+13,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 83,007 miles
- Test number
- 876000669132
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass69,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,998 miles
- Test number
- 455576166238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,998 miles (+13,367)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,998 miles
- Test number
- 926772236660
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
Pass56,631 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,631 miles
- Test number
- 485859847048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail56,629 miles (+13,629)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,629 miles
- Test number
- 554325589082
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass43,000 miles (+12,163)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,000 miles
- Test number
- 107305589183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,837 miles (+4,752)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 30,837 miles
- Test number
- 901256218875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,085 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,085 miles
- Test number
- 866721745015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 26,050 miles
- Test number
- 828463494260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 KAU
- Does LM11 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM11 KAU expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 KAU?
- The MOT on LM11 KAU expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM11 KAU done?
- LM11 KAU was recorded at 107,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 8,754 miles a year.
- Has LM11 KAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 KAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM11 KAU 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 LM11 KAU find?
- LM11 KAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: emissions too low to obtain a reading; under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components.
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