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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L20 KATMOT history

L20 KAT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 55,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L20 KAT black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,907 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 KAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 KAT was last recorded at 55,907 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,324 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
2,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,907 miles
  • 2025 – 54,324 miles
  • 2024 – 51,740 miles
  • 2023 – 48,590 miles
  • 2022 – 46,585 miles
  • 2021 – 44,653 miles
  • 2020 – 41,700 miles
  • 2019 – 40,608 miles
  • 2018 – 37,358 miles
  • 2017 – 33,757 miles
  • 2016 – 31,355 miles
  • 2015 – 26,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,907 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    505276359796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Pass54,324 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    200561490214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass51,740 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    115635689958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,590 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    563903404587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,585 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,585 miles
    Test number
    512053776493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,653 miles (+2,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    918090489695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass41,700 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    928055475322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,608 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    458501347234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,358 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,358 miles
    Test number
    401421050964
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside front tyre sidewall
  10. Pass33,757 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    555451803293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,355 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    464130060354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,353 miles (+5,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    127468739636
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18Y Conti (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass26,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,114 miles
    Test number
    215590055486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,109 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,109 miles
    Test number
    956760855162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 KAT

Does L20 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 KAT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 KAT?
The MOT on L20 KAT is valid until 5 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 KAT done?
L20 KAT was recorded at 55,907 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,670 miles a year.
Has L20 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 KAT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L20 KAT 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 KAT find?
L20 KAT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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