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Mercedes-Benz E

Brown · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

J9 FGLMOT history

J9 FGL is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,147 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 FGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 FGL was last recorded at 158,147 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,590 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,147 miles
  • 2025 – 157,590 miles
  • 2023 – 157,009 miles
  • 2022 – 155,184 miles
  • 2020 – 154,832 miles
  • 2018 – 154,562 miles
  • 2017 – 154,141 miles
  • 2016 – 153,378 miles
  • 2010 – 153,086 miles
  • 2009 – 152,255 miles
  • 2008 – 148,621 miles
  • 2007 – 141,217 miles
  • 2006 – 133,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,147 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    393540567604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,590 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,590 miles
    Test number
    833418855748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,009 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,009 miles
    Test number
    677037980272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,184 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,184 miles
    Test number
    114437299057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,832 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,832 miles
    Test number
    343645838882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,821 miles (+259)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,821 miles
    Test number
    652350549458
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass154,562 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,562 miles
    Test number
    957452826536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,141 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,141 miles
    Test number
    236178218295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,378 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,378 miles
    Test number
    461288122659
    • AdvisoryAll brake dics corroded,but should clean up with use.
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded over rear axle.
  10. Pass153,086 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    153,086 miles
    Test number
    473099910334
    • NoteCorrosion in nearside front inner wing
  11. Fail153,082 miles (+827)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,082 miles
    Test number
    810546410346
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion in nearside front inner wing
  12. Pass152,255 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    152,255 miles
    Test number
    914797039315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,248 miles (+3,627)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,248 miles
    Test number
    443372599299
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteNear side inner wing excessively corroded near ABS unit
    • NotePetrol pipes badly corroded over rear axle
  14. Pass148,621 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    372315788499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,617 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,617 miles
    Test number
    441664188253
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass141,217 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,217 miles
    Test number
    594057377243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,196 miles (+7,208)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,196 miles
    Test number
    142806807226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silenser rattles.
  18. Pass133,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    230576886179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 FGL

Does J9 FGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FGL is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 FGL?
The MOT on J9 FGL is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 FGL done?
J9 FGL was recorded at 158,147 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has J9 FGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 FGL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on J9 FGL 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 J9 FGL find?
J9 FGL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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