Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc
L101 HANMOT history
L101 HAN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 102,398 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L101 HAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L101 HAN was last recorded at 102,398 miles on 6 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Sept 2012: 140,062 miles, lower than 225,354 miles on 22 Sept 2011.
- 6 Mar 2023: 102,398 miles, lower than 162,037 miles on 11 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 162,037 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,398 miles
- 2022 – 162,037 miles
- 2021 – 161,642 miles
- 2020 – 160,116 miles
- 2019 – 157,537 miles
- 2018 – 154,936 miles
- 2017 – 152,175 miles
- 2016 – 149,480 miles
- 2015 – 146,515 miles
- 2013 – 142,748 miles
- 2012 – 140,138 miles
- 2011 – 225,354 miles
- 2010 – 223,269 miles
- 2009 – 218,946 miles
- 2008 – 209,538 miles
- 2007 – 198,272 miles
- 2006 – 187,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,398 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,398 miles (-59,639)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,398 miles
- Test number
- 242046429281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,037 miles (+395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 162,037 miles
- Test number
- 336318362537
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass161,642 miles (+1,526)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 161,642 miles
- Test number
- 267325821574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn BADLY (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,116 miles (+2,579)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,116 miles
- Test number
- 799559171560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,537 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 157,537 miles
- Test number
- 766939043029
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail157,537 miles (+2,601)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,537 miles
- Test number
- 601152472248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,936 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 154,936 miles
- Test number
- 956943746333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass152,175 miles (+2,695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 152,175 miles
- Test number
- 890579222596
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll four brake hoses are deteriorated
Pass149,480 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 149,480 miles
- Test number
- 271332972558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,515 miles (+3,767)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 146,515 miles
- Test number
- 158754865492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass142,748 miles (+2,610)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 142,748 miles
- Test number
- 588036973229
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions slow to come down
- NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
- NoteWiper slow
Pass140,138 miles (+76)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 140,138 miles
- Test number
- 928268062298
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake hoses deteriorated
- NoteEmissions took a long time to go through
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
- NoteWiper slow
Fail140,062 miles (-85,292)8 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,062 miles
- Test number
- 166845562245
- FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake hoses deteriorated
- NoteEmissions took a long time to go through
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
- NoteWiper slow
Pass225,354 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 225,354 miles
- Test number
- 178815261252
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCovers fitted restricting test
- NoteCuts in nsf sidewall
- NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components and mounting areas
- NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
- NoteOsf tyre tread low and perishing
Fail225,354 miles (+2,085)2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,354 miles
- Test number
- 809135861289
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCovers fitted restricting test
- NoteCuts in nsf sidewall
- NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components and mounting areas
- NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
- NoteOsf tyre tread low and perishing
Pass223,269 miles (+4,323)11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 223,269 miles
- Test number
- 390541470254
- NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded
- NoteFront brake hoses perished and splitting
- NoteFuel pipes corroding
- NoteN/s/r brake pads worn very low
- NoteO/s/f brake reading fluctuating
- NoteO/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)
- NoteRear brake hoses slightly perished
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
- NoteSlight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff casing
Pass218,946 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 218,946 miles
- Test number
- 203410629432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,891 miles (+9,353)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,891 miles
- Test number
- 210908619196
- DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass209,538 miles (+11,266)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 209,538 miles
- Test number
- 850817618107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,272 miles (+11,114)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 198,272 miles
- Test number
- 244565087012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 187,158 miles
- Test number
- 842412986019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L101 HAN
- Does L101 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L101 HAN expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L101 HAN?
- The MOT on L101 HAN expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L101 HAN done?
- L101 HAN was recorded at 102,398 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023.
- Has L101 HAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L101 HAN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on L101 HAN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L101 HAN find?
- L101 HAN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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