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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LO04 HBKMOT history

LO04 HBK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

LO04 HBK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
104,536 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 HBK was last recorded at 104,536 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,533 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,536 miles
  • 2023 – 101,904 miles
  • 2022 – 99,081 miles
  • 2021 – 96,684 miles
  • 2020 – 94,211 miles
  • 2019 – 93,062 miles
  • 2018 – 86,548 miles
  • 2017 – 82,097 miles
  • 2016 – 77,725 miles
  • 2015 – 72,706 miles
  • 2014 – 65,417 miles
  • 2013 – 61,480 miles
  • 2012 – 56,896 miles
  • 2011 – 50,377 miles
  • 2010 – 44,165 miles
  • 2009 – 36,924 miles
  • 2008 – 29,007 miles
  • 2007 – 23,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,536 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,536 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    417057297002
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail104,533 miles (+2,629)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    658326829168
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass101,904 miles (+2,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    481060158584
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome de-bonding of suspension rubber bushes

  4. Pass99,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    725193342828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,079 miles (+2,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    489240761708
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,684 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    330423771727
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisorySome de bonding of suspension rubber bushes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail96,683 miles (+2,472)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    583344029150
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on nearside of engine running on to under tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisorySome de bonding of suspension rubber bushes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass94,211 miles (+1,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    568458187813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass93,062 miles (+6,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    123578906456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,548 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    146315265885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,097 miles (+4,372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    191293602683
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,725 miles (+5,019)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,725 miles
    Test number
    852772501746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components

  13. Pass72,706 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    647824228517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail72,694 miles (+7,277)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    105095651187
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass65,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    809141504321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,417 miles (+3,937)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    339397094296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    976514603308
    • 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)

  18. Fail61,480 miles (+4,584)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    618653303353
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass56,896 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    638207402330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,377 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    387246001348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,331 miles (+6,166)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,331 miles
    Test number
    769201601392
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,165 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    813653000361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,924 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,924 miles
    Test number
    453253389277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,007 miles (+5,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    811118578235
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  25. Pass23,327 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,327 miles
    Test number
    203081887261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,604 miles
    Test number
    553219157147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 HBK

Does LO04 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 HBK expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HBK?
The MOT on LO04 HBK expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 HBK done?
LO04 HBK was recorded at 104,536 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has LO04 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HBK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 HBK 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 HBK find?
LO04 HBK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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