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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L1 KAJMOT history

L1 KAJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L1 KAJ blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
61,963 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 KAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 KAJ was last recorded at 61,963 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,646 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,317 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,963 miles
  • 2025 – 60,646 miles
  • 2024 – 57,398 miles
  • 2023 – 56,439 miles
  • 2022 – 54,391 miles
  • 2021 – 51,198 miles
  • 2020 – 49,375 miles
  • 2019 – 44,474 miles
  • 2018 – 40,099 miles
  • 2017 – 31,881 miles
  • 2016 – 27,134 miles
  • 2015 – 22,144 miles
  • 2014 – 16,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle on under trays (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    969099178255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle on under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,963 miles (+1,317)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    757302960740
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle on under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,646 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    419705007937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,640 miles (+3,242)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    795060994502
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass57,398 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,398 miles
    Test number
    978503171469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,439 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    853444016072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,391 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    712098264481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,198 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    197947807660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,375 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    933664332704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,365 miles (+4,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    774264311478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,474 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    650131207986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,455 miles (+4,356)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,455 miles
    Test number
    861379178925
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass40,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    105266741569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail40,099 miles (+8,218)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    390965473738
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass31,881 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    323345750255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,134 miles
    Test number
    305546917608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  17. Fail27,134 miles (+4,990)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,134 miles
    Test number
    701278640810
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  18. Pass22,144 miles (+5,573)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    415926175088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass16,571 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    185199374076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 KAJ

Does L1 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KAJ is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 KAJ?
The MOT on L1 KAJ is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 KAJ done?
L1 KAJ was recorded at 61,963 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has L1 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 KAJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 KAJ 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 KAJ find?
L1 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle on under trays.

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