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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LS04 HJNMOT history

LS04 HJN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LS04 HJN blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
209,709 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HJN was last recorded at 209,709 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,705 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,709 miles
  • 2024 – 203,666 miles
  • 2023 – 198,641 miles
  • 2022 – 194,232 miles
  • 2021 – 188,753 miles
  • 2020 – 180,284 miles
  • 2019 – 165,561 miles
  • 2018 – 150,956 miles
  • 2017 – 139,646 miles
  • 2016 – 130,547 miles
  • 2015 – 120,165 miles
  • 2014 – 111,248 miles
  • 2013 – 101,885 miles
  • 2012 – 93,243 miles
  • 2011 – 84,297 miles
  • 2010 – 75,459 miles
  • 2009 – 63,223 miles
  • 2008 – 46,918 miles
  • 2007 – 32,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,709 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    209,709 miles
    Test number
    558827089457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail209,705 miles (+6,039)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,705 miles
    Test number
    818713317405
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass203,666 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    203,666 miles
    Test number
    384881892892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass198,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,641 miles
    Test number
    364164808204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Fail198,637 miles (+4,405)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,637 miles
    Test number
    244388994726
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass194,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,232 miles
    Test number
    917190090613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Fail194,230 miles (+5,477)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,230 miles
    Test number
    312632067862
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass188,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,753 miles
    Test number
    275954992671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,751 miles (+8,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,751 miles
    Test number
    701908056200
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass180,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,284 miles
    Test number
    304996615940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,283 miles (+14,722)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,283 miles
    Test number
    399108091680
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes injectors leaking (6.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass165,561 miles (+14,605)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,561 miles
    Test number
    887603072724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,956 miles (+11,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    256525964385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass139,646 miles (+9,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,646 miles
    Test number
    518514653963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass130,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,547 miles
    Test number
    164511574413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail130,547 miles (+10,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,547 miles
    Test number
    818630038083
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass120,165 miles (+8,917)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    875603145111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass111,248 miles (+9,363)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,248 miles
    Test number
    189409634170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass101,885 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    296547423493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,243 miles (+8,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,243 miles
    Test number
    276475742448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass84,297 miles (+8,838)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    218204041190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder
  22. Pass75,459 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    241048740419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  23. Fail75,457 miles (+12,234)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    421238440187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  24. Pass63,223 miles (+16,305)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    652896549101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront Brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F Tyres worn on inner edges
  25. Pass46,918 miles (+14,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    873134448189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,409 miles
    Test number
    354704347126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 HJN

Does LS04 HJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HJN is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HJN?
The MOT on LS04 HJN is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 HJN done?
LS04 HJN was recorded at 209,709 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,557 miles a year.
Has LS04 HJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HJN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 HJN 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 HJN find?
LS04 HJN passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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