Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc
LS04 HGEMOT history
LS04 HGE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,443 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 179,443 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 HGE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 HGE was last recorded at 179,443 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 179,441 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 179,443 miles
- 2023 – 174,677 miles
- 2022 – 166,907 miles
- 2021 – 163,402 miles
- 2020 – 159,621 miles
- 2019 – 154,488 miles
- 2018 – 150,584 miles
- 2017 – 143,972 miles
- 2016 – 137,430 miles
- 2015 – 131,347 miles
- 2014 – 123,578 miles
- 2013 – 112,086 miles
- 2012 – 102,107 miles
- 2011 – 91,744 miles
- 2010 – 78,820 miles
- 2009 – 68,217 miles
- 2008 – 53,432 miles
- 2007 – 39,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,443 miles
- AdvisoryEML light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,443 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 179,443 miles
- Test number
- 145047762459
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail179,441 miles (+4,764)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,441 miles
- Test number
- 884393363069
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,677 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 174,677 miles
- Test number
- 705662017848
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer supporting brackets corroded
Fail174,677 miles (+7,770)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,677 miles
- Test number
- 616323031720
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer supporting brackets corroded
Pass166,907 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 166,907 miles
- Test number
- 858613346631
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,402 miles (+3,781)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,402 miles
- Test number
- 435522909700
- AdvisoryFloor and engine trays covering components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock fixing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock fixing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass159,621 miles (+5,133)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 159,621 miles
- Test number
- 753445807889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass154,488 miles (+3,904)3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 154,488 miles
- Test number
- 168364805784
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass150,584 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,584 miles
- Test number
- 677243665639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,539 miles (+6,567)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,539 miles
- Test number
- 735105124598
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,972 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 143,972 miles
- Test number
- 382568592844
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail143,972 miles (+6,542)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,972 miles
- Test number
- 309804840565
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass137,430 miles (+6,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 137,430 miles
- Test number
- 240542828012
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust bracket broken
Pass131,347 miles (+7,769)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 131,347 miles
- Test number
- 255869525142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass123,578 miles (+11,492)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 123,578 miles
- Test number
- 597798524121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass112,086 miles (+9,979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,086 miles
- Test number
- 498199523107
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass102,107 miles (+10,363)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,107 miles
- Test number
- 569246332145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,744 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,744 miles
- Test number
- 245080441174
- Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Pass91,744 miles (+12,924)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 91,744 miles
- Test number
- 256800341403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,820 miles (+10,603)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 78,820 miles
- Test number
- 711952360196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,217 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,217 miles
- Test number
- 201443979195
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass68,217 miles (+14,785)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 68,217 miles
- Test number
- 411273879145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,432 miles (+13,872)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,432 miles
- Test number
- 441649078142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,560 miles
- Test number
- 834023247111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 HGE
- Does LS04 HGE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 HGE expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 HGE?
- The MOT on LS04 HGE expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 HGE done?
- LS04 HGE was recorded at 179,443 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
- Has LS04 HGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 HGE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS04 HGE 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 LS04 HGE find?
- LS04 HGE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: eml light on; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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