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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

L15 TWUMOT history

L15 TWU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L15 TWU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,206 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TWU was last recorded at 162,206 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 8,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,157 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,049 miles
Average per year
8,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,206 miles
  • 2024 – 154,157 miles
  • 2023 – 145,748 miles
  • 2022 – 131,012 miles
  • 2021 – 113,500 miles
  • 2020 – 107,811 miles
  • 2019 – 100,151 miles
  • 2018 – 96,848 miles
  • 2016 – 95,600 miles
  • 2015 – 95,011 miles
  • 2014 – 88,864 miles
  • 2013 – 77,322 miles
  • 2012 – 65,634 miles
  • 2011 – 53,161 miles
  • 2010 – 25,144 miles
  • 2009 – 10,500 miles
  • 2008 – 8,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,206 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,206 miles (+8,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,206 miles
    Test number
    978760422038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass154,157 miles (+8,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,157 miles
    Test number
    342025017233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,748 miles (+14,736)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,748 miles
    Test number
    924193662213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass131,012 miles (+18)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    189693406369
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail130,994 miles (+17,494)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    961308794717
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass113,500 miles (+5,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    941914563802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,811 miles (+7,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    998542211452
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,151 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    515098625047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,848 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    145353866641
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail96,847 miles (+1,247)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    857571166880
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass95,600 miles (+589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    827396861015
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass95,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    397572664739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,011 miles (+6,147)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    754822032722
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass88,864 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    437286734479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,322 miles (+11,688)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    925523433383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbing inner edges slightly
    • NoteSlight play in near side front lower ball joint (rear)
    • NoteSlight play in off side front lower ball joint (front)

  16. Pass65,634 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    987125242356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    227902261380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,161 miles (+28,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    775782661331
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass25,144 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    671976540124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,500 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,500 miles
    Test number
    144229049184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,251 miles
    Test number
    343441958142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TWU

Does L15 TWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TWU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TWU?
The MOT on L15 TWU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TWU done?
L15 TWU was recorded at 162,206 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,732 miles a year.
Has L15 TWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TWU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 TWU 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 TWU find?
L15 TWU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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