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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LO04 EJEMOT history

LO04 EJE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LO04 EJE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,487 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 EJE
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
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 EJE was last recorded at 122,487 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,501 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,986 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,487 miles
  • 2024 – 116,501 miles
  • 2023 – 110,183 miles
  • 2022 – 104,014 miles
  • 2021 – 100,665 miles
  • 2020 – 97,613 miles
  • 2019 – 94,062 miles
  • 2018 – 88,597 miles
  • 2017 – 85,899 miles
  • 2016 – 83,517 miles
  • 2015 – 80,669 miles
  • 2014 – 75,752 miles
  • 2013 – 71,445 miles
  • 2012 – 67,824 miles
  • 2011 – 62,500 miles
  • 2010 – 55,760 miles
  • 2009 – 48,257 miles
  • 2008 – 38,623 miles
  • 2007 – 31,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,487 miles (+5,986)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    885450486864
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    749141794046
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail116,501 miles (+6,318)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    332871722195
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,183 miles (+6,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    118023944437
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,014 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    125821667604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail103,956 miles (+3,291)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,956 miles
    Test number
    520138017630
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,665 miles (+3,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    707384127782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,613 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    197229046604
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    197708845173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,060 miles (+1,711)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    173978044980
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,349 miles (+3,752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    628215393391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass88,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    257368827996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,597 miles (+2,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    824852297564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass85,899 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    161470198904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,517 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    357826042986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,669 miles (+76)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    558419085036
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail80,593 miles (+4,841)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    529072185038
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass75,752 miles (+4,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    405920384027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,445 miles (+3,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    857700383050
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass67,824 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,824 miles
    Test number
    195539772486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,500 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    789951081035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    211911880092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,760 miles (+7,503)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    431671680040
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,257 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    921762089073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,623 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    912117588060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    743817607122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 EJE

Does LO04 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 EJE is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO04 EJE?
The MOT on LO04 EJE is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 EJE done?
LO04 EJE was recorded at 122,487 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has LO04 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 EJE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 EJE 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 LO04 EJE find?
LO04 EJE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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