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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

L1 AWOMOT history

L1 AWO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L1 AWO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,932 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 AWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 AWO was last recorded at 133,932 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,796 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
6,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,932 miles
  • 2025 – 122,686 miles
  • 2024 – 111,139 miles
  • 2023 – 100,099 miles
  • 2022 – 91,259 miles
  • 2021 – 84,850 miles
  • 2020 – 81,438 miles
  • 2019 – 80,416 miles
  • 2018 – 75,711 miles
  • 2017 – 73,326 miles
  • 2016 – 68,859 miles
  • 2015 – 62,244 miles
  • 2014 – 58,023 miles
  • 2013 – 53,886 miles
  • 2012 – 51,621 miles
  • 2011 – 46,993 miles
  • 2010 – 46,963 miles
  • 2009 – 39,470 miles
  • 2008 – 32,199 miles
  • 2007 – 25,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is discoloured and slightly unclear.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,932 miles (+136)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    934645762545
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,796 miles (+11,110)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    513672791450
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,686 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    952441571730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,139 miles (+11,040)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    181083815531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,099 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    641277808089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,259 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    474278503024
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is discoloured and slightly unclear. (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,241 miles (+6,391)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    816299508714
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is discoloured and slightly unclear. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,850 miles (+3,412)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    838379424750
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,438 miles (+1,022)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    971442806867
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,416 miles (+4,705)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    810460252990
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,711 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    852844593994
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just made 16% efficiency

  12. Fail75,687 miles (+2,361)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,687 miles
    Test number
    794757278383
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just made 16% efficiency

  13. Pass73,326 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    222163118565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,859 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    633746118443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,244 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    359756905016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    227408704051
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail58,023 miles (+4,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    556528104022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass53,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,886 miles
    Test number
    269327103076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail53,886 miles (+2,265)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,886 miles
    Test number
    558347603045
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,621 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    895385102007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,993 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    299385801081
    • 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)

  22. Fail46,963 miles (+7,493)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    230747450376
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,470 miles (+7,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    390023349397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass32,199 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,199 miles
    Test number
    412976248418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,127 miles
    Test number
    421593157407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 AWO

Does L1 AWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AWO is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 AWO?
The MOT on L1 AWO is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 AWO done?
L1 AWO was recorded at 133,932 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
Has L1 AWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 AWO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 AWO 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 L1 AWO find?
L1 AWO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre ball joint; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint, and 1 more.

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