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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L13 GJWMOT history

L13 GJW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

L13 GJW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
176,895 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 GJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 GJW was last recorded at 176,895 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 2,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,093 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,802 miles
Average per year
6,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,895 miles
  • 2024 – 174,093 miles
  • 2023 – 172,101 miles
  • 2022 – 169,080 miles
  • 2021 – 164,011 miles
  • 2020 – 161,326 miles
  • 2019 – 155,568 miles
  • 2018 – 149,592 miles
  • 2017 – 144,519 miles
  • 2016 – 140,383 miles
  • 2015 – 133,131 miles
  • 2014 – 126,603 miles
  • 2013 – 120,527 miles
  • 2012 – 114,978 miles
  • 2011 – 102,622 miles
  • 2010 – 81,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    481189203949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,895 miles (+2,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    851609763528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass174,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,093 miles
    Test number
    593657213841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,093 miles (+1,992)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,093 miles
    Test number
    502028675689
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,101 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,101 miles
    Test number
    505159682391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,080 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,080 miles
    Test number
    724948023539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,011 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,011 miles
    Test number
    669240184978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,009 miles (+2,683)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,009 miles
    Test number
    165668848082
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass161,326 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,326 miles
    Test number
    712426962522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,568 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    388669661227
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode front and rear

  11. Pass149,592 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,592 miles
    Test number
    812901693946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass144,519 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    556884949671
    • AdvisoryNS mirror glass smashed
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 70-80 % worn

  13. Pass140,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    847385247536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,383 miles (+7,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    233079366254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass133,131 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,131 miles
    Test number
    829066775026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,603 miles (+6,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    825450984030
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn side side edges and n/s/f tyre cut out side wall of tyre but serviceable

  17. Pass120,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,527 miles
    Test number
    116430483037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,527 miles (+5,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,527 miles
    Test number
    158719673421
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass114,978 miles (+12,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    178732602165
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass102,622 miles (+21,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,622 miles
    Test number
    788095881237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,088 miles
    Test number
    630471980202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 GJW

Does L13 GJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 GJW expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 GJW?
The MOT on L13 GJW expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 GJW done?
L13 GJW was recorded at 176,895 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
Has L13 GJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 GJW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 GJW 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 L13 GJW find?
L13 GJW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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