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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

1968 LSMOT history

1968 LS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

1968 LS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,003 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1968 LS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1968 LS was last recorded at 140,003 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,880 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,123 miles
Average per year
9,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,003 miles
  • 2025 – 132,880 miles
  • 2024 – 126,586 miles
  • 2023 – 118,295 miles
  • 2022 – 111,107 miles
  • 2021 – 104,880 miles
  • 2020 – 101,005 miles
  • 2019 – 93,004 miles
  • 2018 – 84,992 miles
  • 2017 – 78,086 miles
  • 2016 – 64,293 miles
  • 2015 – 46,010 miles
  • 2014 – 39,675 miles
  • 2013 – 22,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    645033856057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail140,003 miles (+7,123)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    215855218900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    652183198575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,880 miles (+6,294)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    779839860014
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,586 miles (+8,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    919899973367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,295 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    226065993514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,290 miles (+7,183)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,290 miles
    Test number
    430046736964
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,107 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    982099121728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,880 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    664532520144
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

  10. Pass101,005 miles (+8,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    243145841161
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

  11. Pass93,004 miles (+8,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    604780449332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass84,992 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    176704163135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,086 miles (+13,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    408357980990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,293 miles (+18,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,293 miles
    Test number
    818294968322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,010 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    581408971885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,675 miles (+17,458)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,675 miles
    Test number
    638543964208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions tested to clean to read

  17. Pass22,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    516949853235
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm tread depth (235/45/17W Bridgestone potenza)

Questions about 1968 LS

What vehicle is registration 1968 LS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1968 LS on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1968 LS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1968 LS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1968 LS?
The MOT on 1968 LS is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1968 LS done?
1968 LS was recorded at 140,003 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,032 miles a year.
Has 1968 LS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1968 LS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 1968 LS 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 1968 LS find?
1968 LS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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