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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L18 XDGMOT history

L18 XDG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
141,545 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XDG was last recorded at 141,545 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,537 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,545 miles
  • 2023 – 140,595 miles
  • 2022 – 136,756 miles
  • 2021 – 133,458 miles
  • 2020 – 128,920 miles
  • 2019 – 128,673 miles
  • 2018 – 128,649 miles
  • 2017 – 126,890 miles
  • 2016 – 124,195 miles
  • 2015 – 120,824 miles
  • 2014 – 118,112 miles
  • 2013 – 108,820 miles
  • 2012 – 105,601 miles
  • 2011 – 101,538 miles
  • 2010 – 93,448 miles
  • 2009 – 86,692 miles
  • 2008 – 85,335 miles
  • 2007 – 80,512 miles
  • 2006 – 76,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,545 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper only works only 1 settingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,545 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    203152995932
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper only works only 1 setting

  2. Fail141,537 miles (+942)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,537 miles
    Test number
    894604749748
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper only works only 1 setting

  3. Pass140,595 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,595 miles
    Test number
    116510679097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,756 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,756 miles
    Test number
    117016835848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,458 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    812436039022
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail133,458 miles (+1,546)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    376443869422
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail131,912 miles (+2,992)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,912 miles
    Test number
    937849804916
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,920 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    137562605397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,673 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    685732762017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,649 miles
    Test number
    980349847066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,649 miles (+1,759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,649 miles
    Test number
    622606981194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass126,890 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    680051620240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,195 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,195 miles
    Test number
    614595692823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,824 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    884927204099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,112 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    426299884169
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support bracket corroded

  16. Fail118,112 miles (+9,292)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    705439684107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support bracket corroded

  17. Pass108,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    956720513217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,820 miles (+3,219)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    746230413208
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass105,601 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    548310402258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Fail105,587 miles (+4,049)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    239898892406
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass101,538 miles (+8,090)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,538 miles
    Test number
    887781701218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  22. Pass93,448 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    314746760154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass86,692 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    350821039269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,335 miles (+4,823)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    464512588272
    • NoteFront to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
    • NoteFront to rear metal suspension pipes corroding
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses ferrules corroding

  25. Pass80,512 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    534556277284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    294980176297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 XDG

Does L18 XDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 XDG expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 XDG?
The MOT on L18 XDG expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 XDG done?
L18 XDG was recorded at 141,545 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has L18 XDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XDG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 XDG 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 XDG find?
L18 XDG passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; underside of vehicle corroded; windscreen wiper only works only 1 setting.

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