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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

L20 JKOMOT history

L20 JKO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L20 JKO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,106 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JKO was last recorded at 102,106 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,671 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,106 miles
  • 2025 – 99,671 miles
  • 2024 – 97,069 miles
  • 2023 – 94,379 miles
  • 2022 – 92,919 miles
  • 2021 – 91,038 miles
  • 2020 – 88,631 miles
  • 2019 – 85,942 miles
  • 2018 – 81,274 miles
  • 2017 – 74,973 miles
  • 2016 – 69,003 miles
  • 2015 – 64,309 miles
  • 2014 – 59,234 miles
  • 2013 – 53,976 miles
  • 2012 – 48,181 miles
  • 2011 – 42,579 miles
  • 2010 – 37,610 miles
  • 2009 – 32,716 miles
  • 2008 – 27,792 miles
  • 2007 – 24,156 miles
  • 2006 – 20,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,106 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    683255080865
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  2. Fail102,106 miles (+2,435)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    417669848890
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  3. Pass99,671 miles (+2,602)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    923088271677
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass97,069 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    850419133787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    736976743293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,379 miles (+1,460)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    513471366958
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    165139201431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,919 miles (+1,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    802622583570
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass91,038 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    517774344686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,962 miles (+2,331)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    581973853526
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,631 miles (+2,689)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    967844047854
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass85,942 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    523840212089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,274 miles (+6,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    576063543007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass74,973 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    826554565716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,003 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    451955871902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,309 miles
    Test number
    159886345342
    • 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)

  17. Fail64,308 miles (+5,074)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    963579268139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass59,234 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    717335044262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,217 miles (+5,241)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    398984544464
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,976 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    496768543200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,181 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    885925952261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,579 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    558776951252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,610 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    300926260257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,716 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    652316889215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,792 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,792 miles
    Test number
    261904498294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,156 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    994133407396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,507 miles
    Test number
    590133276219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JKO

Does L20 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JKO is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JKO?
The MOT on L20 JKO is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JKO done?
L20 JKO was recorded at 102,106 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has L20 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JKO has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 JKO 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 L20 JKO find?
L20 JKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute offside; offside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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