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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 3,200 cc

L21 BWDMOT history

L21 BWD is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

L21 BWD grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,623 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BWD was last recorded at 169,623 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,784 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,839 miles
Average per year
7,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,623 miles
  • 2024 – 166,784 miles
  • 2023 – 161,027 miles
  • 2022 – 152,881 miles
  • 2021 – 145,980 miles
  • 2020 – 142,028 miles
  • 2019 – 137,061 miles
  • 2018 – 133,507 miles
  • 2017 – 130,436 miles
  • 2016 – 129,039 miles
  • 2015 – 128,918 miles
  • 2014 – 127,736 miles
  • 2013 – 122,159 miles
  • 2012 – 120,102 miles
  • 2011 – 113,968 miles
  • 2010 – 90,816 miles
  • 2009 – 56,867 miles
  • 2008 – 42,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,623 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,623 miles (+2,839)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,623 miles
    Test number
    161870149607
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass166,784 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,784 miles
    Test number
    387327145172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,027 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,027 miles
    Test number
    844363934952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,023 miles (+8,142)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,023 miles
    Test number
    406315759385
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    495539795723
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,881 miles (+6,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    161250218017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,980 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    315900451932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,028 miles (+4,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,028 miles
    Test number
    786326404367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,061 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    187932957726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,507 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,507 miles
    Test number
    379187337181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,436 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,436 miles
    Test number
    523780821538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass129,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    196995089277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail129,039 miles (+121)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    214860784200
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass128,918 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    277525545262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass127,736 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    949615404200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    168946763033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,157 miles (+2,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    345696563038
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,102 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,102 miles
    Test number
    209570412196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,968 miles
    Test number
    555786361266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,968 miles (+23,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,968 miles
    Test number
    815756061278
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass90,816 miles (+33,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    324585660241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,867 miles (+13,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,867 miles
    Test number
    752806179186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    463537678166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BWD

Does L21 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BWD is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 BWD?
The MOT on L21 BWD 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 L21 BWD done?
L21 BWD was recorded at 169,623 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 7,295 miles a year.
Has L21 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BWD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 BWD 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 L21 BWD find?
L21 BWD passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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