
Mercedes-Benz E
Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc
L22 ALCMOT history
L22 ALC is a maroon petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 63,570 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 ALC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 ALC was last recorded at 63,570 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,569 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 63,570 miles
- 2023 – 63,569 miles
- 2021 – 63,526 miles
- 2020 – 63,381 miles
- 2019 – 63,042 miles
- 2018 – 62,460 miles
- 2017 – 62,155 miles
- 2016 – 62,026 miles
- 2015 – 61,571 miles
- 2014 – 61,364 miles
- 2013 – 61,184 miles
- 2012 – 61,162 miles
- 2011 – 56,601 miles
- 2010 – 51,968 miles
- 2009 – 46,711 miles
- 2008 – 43,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose BRACKETS CORODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE COROSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Exhaust noisy SLIGHT LEAK
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,570 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 63,570 miles
- Test number
- 286650703023
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose BRACKETS CORODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE COROSION
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail63,569 miles2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,569 miles
- Test number
- 581049996548
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose BRACKETS CORODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE COROSION
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 63,569 miles
- Test number
- 589272409873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,569 miles (+43)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,569 miles
- Test number
- 728737900092
- MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass63,526 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,526 miles
- Test number
- 268016173004
- MinorCentral Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy SLIGHT LEAK (8.1.1 (a))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,521 miles (+140)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,521 miles
- Test number
- 223309953998
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy SLIGHT LEAK (8.1.1 (a))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,381 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,381 miles
- Test number
- 541202739238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryREAR DIFF DAMPNESS
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES AND ALONG FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))
Fail63,380 miles (+338)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,380 miles
- Test number
- 577231881206
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryREAR DIFF DAMPNESS
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES AND ALONG FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,042 miles (+582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,042 miles
- Test number
- 967300661871
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,460 miles (+305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,460 miles
- Test number
- 595519998666
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface rust in various areas
Pass62,155 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,155 miles
- Test number
- 826847910676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,026 miles (+455)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,026 miles
- Test number
- 881292112411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,571 miles (+207)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,571 miles
- Test number
- 177917985136
- NoteSurface rust in areas
Pass61,364 miles (+180)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,364 miles
- Test number
- 855048674139
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSurface rust on all suspension componets coil spring etc
Pass61,184 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 61,184 miles
- Test number
- 515810843126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,162 miles (+4,561)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,162 miles
- Test number
- 295850512434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,601 miles (+63)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,601 miles
- Test number
- 558635291064
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge
- NoteRear diff is leaking oil
- NoteSrs light is on !!
Fail56,538 miles (+4,570)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,538 miles
- Test number
- 646441991060
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge
- NoteRear diff is leaking oil
- NoteSrs light is on !!
Pass51,968 miles (+5,257)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 51,968 miles
- Test number
- 120286690417
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear diff leaking oil
Pass46,711 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,711 miles
- Test number
- 984240699047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,705 miles (+3,314)3 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,705 miles
- Test number
- 893019989091
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass43,391 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,391 miles
- Test number
- 420998048293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,815 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,815 miles
- Test number
- 503349728100
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L22 ALC
- Does L22 ALC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L22 ALC expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L22 ALC?
- The MOT on L22 ALC expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L22 ALC done?
- L22 ALC was recorded at 63,570 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
- Has L22 ALC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 ALC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L22 ALC 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 L22 ALC find?
- L22 ALC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust silencer slightly loose brackets coroded; nearside rear suspension has surface corosion; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 1 more.
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