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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,950 cc

LU11 ADEMOT history

LU11 ADE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LU11 ADE grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
171,465 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
19,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU11 ADE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU11 ADE was last recorded at 171,465 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,921 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,544 miles
Average per year
19,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,465 miles
  • 2024 – 168,921 miles
  • 2023 – 160,076 miles
  • 2022 – 154,543 miles
  • 2021 – 127,863 miles
  • 2020 – 105,132 miles
  • 2019 – 86,469 miles
  • 2018 – 53,703 miles
  • 2017 – 20,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorber casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,465 miles (+2,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,465 miles
    Test number
    695624693468
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass168,921 miles (+8,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,921 miles
    Test number
    991807582106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass160,076 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    854050742191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,749 miles (+94)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,749 miles
    Test number
    959178961931
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail159,655 miles (+5,112)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,655 miles
    Test number
    219927831769
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass154,543 miles (+26,680)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    512611746625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,863 miles (+22,731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    588648633502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,132 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    229032071323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,031 miles (+18,562)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    569414683181
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass86,469 miles (+32,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,469 miles
    Test number
    946834889650
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass53,703 miles (+33,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    532240952514
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass20,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    293428987004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU11 ADE

Does LU11 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU11 ADE expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU11 ADE?
The MOT on LU11 ADE expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU11 ADE done?
LU11 ADE was recorded at 171,465 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 19,068 miles a year.
Has LU11 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU11 ADE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LU11 ADE 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 LU11 ADE find?
LU11 ADE passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side are corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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