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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L18 RSWMOT history

L18 RSW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L18 RSW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,353 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RSW
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
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RSW was last recorded at 102,353 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,080 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,273 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,353 miles
  • 2025 – 97,080 miles
  • 2024 – 89,707 miles
  • 2023 – 81,317 miles
  • 2022 – 79,659 miles
  • 2021 – 78,647 miles
  • 2020 – 77,429 miles
  • 2018 – 74,861 miles
  • 2017 – 68,519 miles
  • 2016 – 58,942 miles
  • 2015 – 48,696 miles
  • 2014 – 40,527 miles
  • 2013 – 31,615 miles
  • 2012 – 22,071 miles
  • 2011 – 21,298 miles
  • 2010 – 19,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,353 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,353 miles (+5,273)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    156325530286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,080 miles (+7,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    760057398821
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rearward arm. ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,707 miles (+8,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    479262701624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,317 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    975456524887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    387072709353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,657 miles (+1,010)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    305565032148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,647 miles (+1,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    366814890076
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass77,429 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    225410974516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass74,861 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    338878463530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    202758582980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,297 miles (+3,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    241227136521
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass68,519 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    965464354372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    847566144441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,942 miles (+10,246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    157246342220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass48,696 miles (+8,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    927479965178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,527 miles (+8,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    227300854171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,615 miles (+9,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    699996773191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,071 miles
    Test number
    118991682117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,071 miles (+773)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,071 miles
    Test number
    309555172173
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,298 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,298 miles
    Test number
    685681821331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    362724610306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RSW

Does L18 RSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RSW is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RSW?
The MOT on L18 RSW is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RSW done?
L18 RSW was recorded at 102,353 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has L18 RSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RSW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 RSW 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 L18 RSW find?
L18 RSW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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