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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

L19 PWSMOT history

L19 PWS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L19 PWS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,843 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 PWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 PWS was last recorded at 172,843 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2018: 23,436 miles, lower than 67,675 miles on 3 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,808 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
12,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,843 miles
  • 2025 – 157,392 miles
  • 2024 – 152,071 miles
  • 2023 – 143,777 miles
  • 2021 – 141,463 miles
  • 2020 – 131,983 miles
  • 2019 – 108,897 miles
  • 2018 – 23,436 miles
  • 2017 – 67,675 miles
  • 2016 – 57,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low readingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm 265/30x19Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPark brake pedal slow release
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chippedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,843 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,843 miles
    Test number
    300620773019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm 265/30x19
    • AdvisoryPark brake pedal slow release
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  2. Fail172,808 miles (+15,416)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,808 miles
    Test number
    176741630412
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm 265/30x19
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  3. Pass157,392 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,392 miles
    Test number
    395785844515
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass152,071 miles (+8,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    135573129556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,777 miles (+2,314)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,777 miles
    Test number
    239512047429
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass141,463 miles (+9,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,463 miles
    Test number
    976506234196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFoot/parking brake feels stiff

  7. Pass131,983 miles (+23,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,983 miles
    Test number
    273722651845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    771825392413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,897 miles (+85,461)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    108550151882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass23,436 miles (-44,239)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,436 miles
    Test number
    209022704008
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Pass67,675 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    824210949632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,806 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    156498731088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    927061311541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsf wheel buckled

Questions about L19 PWS

Does L19 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 PWS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 PWS?
The MOT on L19 PWS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 PWS done?
L19 PWS was recorded at 172,843 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 12,055 miles a year.
Has L19 PWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 PWS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 PWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L19 PWS find?
L19 PWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion; nearside rear handbrake low reading; offside rear tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged, and 3 more.

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