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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L1 VJFMOT history

L1 VJF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L1 VJF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,005 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VJF was last recorded at 88,005 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 6,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,601 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,404 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,005 miles
  • 2024 – 81,601 miles
  • 2023 – 77,492 miles
  • 2022 – 72,172 miles
  • 2021 – 67,053 miles
  • 2019 – 63,546 miles
  • 2018 – 57,667 miles
  • 2017 – 50,730 miles
  • 2016 – 43,744 miles
  • 2015 – 38,932 miles
  • 2014 – 31,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,005 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    822461461756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    691508241774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,601 miles (+4,109)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    232480392289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,492 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    986290146948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    577731111913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,172 miles (+5,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    716349560638
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass67,053 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    812103550241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    784658690513
    • AdvisoryFront + Rear brake disc has rust.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake slightly grabbing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,586 miles (+2,040)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    892102658595
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront + Rear brake disc has rust.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake slightly grabbing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    973163526831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,546 miles (+5,879)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    564858658270
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass57,667 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    637181985912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass50,730 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    328796097704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,744 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    916141382184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,932 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    731683916305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,926 miles (+7,498)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    371714735129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass31,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    868010364260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VJF

Does L1 VJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VJF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 VJF?
The MOT on L1 VJF is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VJF done?
L1 VJF was recorded at 88,005 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has L1 VJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VJF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 VJF 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 VJF find?
L1 VJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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