Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
L20 MDTMOT history
L20 MDT is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 154,116 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 MDT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 MDT was last recorded at 154,116 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,565 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,551 miles
- Average per year
- 8,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,116 miles
- 2025 – 151,565 miles
- 2024 – 148,100 miles
- 2023 – 146,700 miles
- 2022 – 142,868 miles
- 2021 – 139,562 miles
- 2020 – 136,567 miles
- 2019 – 132,949 miles
- 2018 – 128,865 miles
- 2017 – 125,754 miles
- 2016 – 122,816 miles
- 2015 – 114,526 miles
- 2014 – 68,561 miles
- 2013 – 46,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,116 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear headlamp levelling device broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,116 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 154,116 miles
- Test number
- 897396750031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,565 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 151,565 miles
- Test number
- 516189767264
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear headlamp levelling device broken
Fail151,544 miles (+3,444)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,544 miles
- Test number
- 908019099744
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear headlamp levelling device broken
Pass148,100 miles (+1,400)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 148,100 miles
- Test number
- 504102169446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE BRACKET INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE LOW IN CENTER TREAD SECTION (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT ON CENTER SECTION OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS
Pass146,700 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,700 miles
- Test number
- 219216462412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,868 miles (+3,306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 142,868 miles
- Test number
- 982621907604
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake cable mounting bracket broken off
Pass139,562 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,562 miles
- Test number
- 148496219260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable mounting bracket broken off
Fail139,562 miles (+2,995)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,562 miles
- Test number
- 151400237034
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable mounting bracket broken off
Pass136,567 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,567 miles
- Test number
- 392999872853
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable mounting broken
Fail136,567 miles (+3,618)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,567 miles
- Test number
- 496999706041
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable mounting broken
Pass132,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,949 miles
- Test number
- 631916381842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,948 miles (+4,083)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,948 miles
- Test number
- 673542770517
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,865 miles (+3,111)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,865 miles
- Test number
- 411358140245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 125,754 miles
- Test number
- 183046834487
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail125,754 miles (+2,938)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,754 miles
- Test number
- 936695743356
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,816 miles (+8,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,816 miles
- Test number
- 664774742788
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
Pass114,526 miles (+14,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 114,526 miles
- Test number
- 167484442444
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge and out of shape
Pass99,747 miles (+31,186)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,747 miles
- Test number
- 436230205131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,561 miles (+21,884)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,561 miles
- Test number
- 227730904154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,677 miles
- Test number
- 296905013425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 MDT
- Does L20 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MDT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 MDT?
- The MOT on L20 MDT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 MDT done?
- L20 MDT was recorded at 154,116 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,005 miles a year.
- Has L20 MDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 MDT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 MDT 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 MDT find?
- L20 MDT passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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