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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L1 YANMOT history

L1 YAN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 345,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L1 YAN black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
345,669 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
26,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YAN was last recorded at 345,669 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
345,010 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
26,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 345,669 miles
  • 2024 – 345,010 miles
  • 2023 – 341,275 miles
  • 2022 – 334,434 miles
  • 2021 – 326,203 miles
  • 2020 – 322,920 miles
  • 2019 – 317,958 miles
  • 2018 – 299,001 miles
  • 2017 – 280,701 miles
  • 2016 – 223,446 miles
  • 2015 – 158,541 miles
  • 2014 – 88,951 miles
  • 2013 – 27,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass345,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Emissions not detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass345,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    345,669 miles
    Test number
    451143250847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail345,669 miles (+659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,669 miles
    Test number
    745907370565
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass345,010 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    345,010 miles
    Test number
    850511643302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass341,275 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    341,275 miles
    Test number
    470704414001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass334,434 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    334,434 miles
    Test number
    317278658731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass326,203 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    326,203 miles
    Test number
    798971154478
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail326,203 miles (+3,283)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,203 miles
    Test number
    835622912196
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass322,920 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    322,920 miles
    Test number
    651790246181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass317,958 miles (+18,957)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    317,958 miles
    Test number
    244870526574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass299,001 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    299,001 miles
    Test number
    862087318472
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  11. Fail298,998 miles (+18,297)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,998 miles
    Test number
    665000732533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  12. Pass280,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    280,701 miles
    Test number
    954463985667
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread getting low

  13. Fail280,701 miles (+57,255)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,701 miles
    Test number
    413842656412
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread getting low

  14. Pass223,446 miles (+64,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    223,446 miles
    Test number
    865468358412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass158,541 miles (+69,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,541 miles
    Test number
    274717968234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit on edges

  16. Pass88,951 miles (+61,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    119185114371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,885 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,885 miles
    Test number
    437803723373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,991 miles
    Test number
    527941583200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YAN

Does L1 YAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YAN is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 YAN?
The MOT on L1 YAN is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YAN done?
L1 YAN was recorded at 345,669 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 26,216 miles a year.
Has L1 YAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YAN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 YAN 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 YAN find?
L1 YAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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