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White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

L15 OJJMOT history

L15 OJJ is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

L15 OJJ white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
99,325 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 OJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 OJJ was last recorded at 99,325 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,483 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
3,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,325 miles
  • 2022 – 98,483 miles
  • 2021 – 96,658 miles
  • 2020 – 93,667 miles
  • 2019 – 90,949 miles
  • 2018 – 87,620 miles
  • 2017 – 81,616 miles
  • 2016 – 73,099 miles
  • 2015 – 64,965 miles
  • 2014 – 60,375 miles
  • 2013 – 57,108 miles
  • 2012 – 54,103 miles
  • 2011 – 51,407 miles
  • 2010 – 49,271 miles
  • 2009 – 47,319 miles
  • 2008 – 45,269 miles
  • 2007 – 42,428 miles
  • 2006 – 37,406 miles
  • 2005 – 34,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    980134077740
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail99,325 miles (+842)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    171275897906
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass98,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    484516907855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,483 miles (+1,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    405957287405
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass96,658 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    763916364067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,667 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    874773891633
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Fail93,667 miles (+2,718)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    293387576196
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass90,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    885106588876
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Fail90,949 miles (+3,329)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    585775253814
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  10. Pass87,620 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    695904639953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    516751140743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,616 miles (+8,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    159127497450
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  13. Pass73,099 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,099 miles
    Test number
    182635100369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  14. Fail73,096 miles (+8,131)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    858362219233
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass64,965 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    239054956782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass60,375 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    807664644254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass57,108 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    157357543206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    456864752278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,101 miles (+2,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    806434552254
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass51,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    315275351433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,406 miles (+2,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    338265251445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass49,271 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    992699740218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,319 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    734053759210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,269 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    751643858263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,428 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    322950057245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass37,406 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,406 miles
    Test number
    793655756205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  27. Pass34,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    303489945416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L15 OJJ

Does L15 OJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 OJJ expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 OJJ?
The MOT on L15 OJJ expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 OJJ done?
L15 OJJ was recorded at 99,325 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 3,617 miles a year.
Has L15 OJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 OJJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 OJJ 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 OJJ find?
L15 OJJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear.

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