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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 3,222 cc

L15 CDBMOT history

L15 CDB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L15 CDB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,617 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 CDB was last recorded at 156,617 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,589 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,028 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,617 miles
  • 2025 – 150,589 miles
  • 2024 – 145,914 miles
  • 2023 – 142,135 miles
  • 2022 – 137,824 miles
  • 2021 – 132,493 miles
  • 2020 – 127,659 miles
  • 2019 – 121,577 miles
  • 2018 – 111,642 miles
  • 2017 – 98,837 miles
  • 2016 – 92,007 miles
  • 2015 – 79,871 miles
  • 2014 – 71,662 miles
  • 2013 – 61,941 miles
  • 2012 – 54,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,617 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet at joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront to rear rigid brake pipes covered by plastic trims and cannot be visually inspected

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.

  • Rear diff has a slight leak of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose. ok at present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear diff seal has a slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose ok at present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,617 miles (+6,028)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,617 miles
    Test number
    685295804373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet at joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear rigid brake pipes covered by plastic trims and cannot be visually inspected

  2. Pass150,589 miles (+4,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,589 miles
    Test number
    670570224858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,914 miles (+3,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,914 miles
    Test number
    908250998015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,135 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,135 miles
    Test number
    281325490987
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak of oil

  5. Fail142,133 miles (+4,309)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    904764453192
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak of oil

  6. Pass137,824 miles (+5,331)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,824 miles
    Test number
    888150363828
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring slightly sitting incorrectly of top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff

  7. Pass132,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    507993011304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose. ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal has a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose ok at present (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail132,493 miles (+4,834)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    892613385117
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect inner park brake is actual cause (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect brake pipes as plastic under shields cover 95% of visible pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose. ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect inner park brake is the actual cause (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal has a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose ok at present (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake pedal needs gentle lift to return to stop fully. ok at present but may be linked to o/s/r brake binding and n/s/r brake light binding.

  9. Pass127,659 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    258047659310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    664873238180
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail121,575 miles (+9,933)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,575 miles
    Test number
    503045214754
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,642 miles (+12,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    297512561598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,837 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    301327849227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,007 miles (+12,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    154460970657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,871 miles (+8,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    875515505186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,662 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    939287204156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,941 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    637185603119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,941 miles (+7,068)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    836255003134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,873 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    996238102145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,711 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    456171002110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L15 CDB

Does L15 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CDB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 CDB?
The MOT on L15 CDB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 CDB done?
L15 CDB was recorded at 156,617 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has L15 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 CDB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 CDB 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 L15 CDB find?
L15 CDB passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet at joint; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 7 more.

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