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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

42 LHMOT history

42 LH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

42 LH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,893 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
42 LH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

42 LH was last recorded at 91,893 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,561 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,332 miles
Average per year
7,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,893 miles
  • 2025 – 86,561 miles
  • 2024 – 79,726 miles
  • 2023 – 71,402 miles
  • 2022 – 63,269 miles
  • 2021 – 56,305 miles
  • 2020 – 52,028 miles
  • 2019 – 43,943 miles
  • 2018 – 35,192 miles
  • 2017 – 26,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,893 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,893 miles
    Test number
    431409273984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,561 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    714139441019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear along edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,726 miles (+8,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    397110102231
    • 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))
  4. Pass71,402 miles (+8,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    503957850749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres prematurely wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,269 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    346623857743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,241 miles (+6,936)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    922314936991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass56,305 miles (+4,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,305 miles
    Test number
    470635536643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,028 miles (+8,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    464998286093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    343214066843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,941 miles (+8,749)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    847541204319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure many tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure many tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass35,192 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    556965274445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,289 miles
    Test number
    841073484294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about 42 LH

What vehicle is registration 42 LH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 42 LH on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2014. 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 42 LH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 42 LH is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 42 LH?
The MOT on 42 LH is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 42 LH done?
42 LH was recorded at 91,893 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,241 miles a year.
Has 42 LH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 42 LH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 42 LH 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 42 LH find?
42 LH passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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