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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

L18 TJKMOT history

L18 TJK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L18 TJK silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,184 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TJK
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
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TJK was last recorded at 170,184 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,385 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,799 miles
Average per year
7,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,184 miles
  • 2025 – 162,385 miles
  • 2024 – 156,840 miles
  • 2023 – 150,781 miles
  • 2022 – 144,563 miles
  • 2021 – 137,003 miles
  • 2020 – 134,101 miles
  • 2018 – 117,131 miles
  • 2017 – 105,145 miles
  • 2016 – 95,239 miles
  • 2015 – 85,600 miles
  • 2014 – 76,932 miles
  • 2013 – 65,724 miles
  • 2012 – 57,956 miles
  • 2011 – 50,550 miles
  • 2010 – 42,693 miles
  • 2008 – 34,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,184 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,184 miles (+7,799)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,184 miles
    Test number
    912152639925
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass162,385 miles (+5,545)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,385 miles
    Test number
    857114743411
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,840 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,840 miles
    Test number
    540034479811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,679 miles (+5,898)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    514433366425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,781 miles (+6,218)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,781 miles
    Test number
    589374877361
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass144,563 miles (+7,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,563 miles
    Test number
    462084878160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass137,003 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    484712255121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,913 miles (+2,812)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,913 miles
    Test number
    410319379575
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    601822571752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,101 miles (+16,970)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    169362237070
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass117,131 miles (+11,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    843930328484
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass105,145 miles (+9,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,145 miles
    Test number
    305102866944
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass95,239 miles (+9,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    356116524612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in n/s steering knuckle

  14. Pass85,600 miles (+8,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,600 miles
    Test number
    379369565010
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox

  15. Pass76,932 miles (+11,208)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,932 miles
    Test number
    588523474017
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSmall cut on nearside front tyre wall

  16. Pass65,724 miles (+7,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    928333363060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass57,956 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    365418362075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail57,866 miles (+7,316)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    308482462014
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,550 miles (+7,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,550 miles
    Test number
    139411911486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass42,693 miles (+8,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    243314700006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,688 miles (+8,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    424819458324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,291 miles
    Test number
    160510318474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TJK

Does L18 TJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TJK is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TJK?
The MOT on L18 TJK is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TJK done?
L18 TJK was recorded at 170,184 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,895 miles a year.
Has L18 TJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TJK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 TJK 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 TJK find?
L18 TJK passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock arm; nearside front nail in tyre.

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