Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,987 cc
L22 BFDMOT history
L22 BFD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 47,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 47,152 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 BFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 BFD was last recorded at 47,152 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 47,151 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,152 miles
- 2025 – 45,423 miles
- 2024 – 43,967 miles
- 2023 – 41,969 miles
- 2022 – 35,974 miles
- 2021 – 29,901 miles
- 2019 – 24,498 miles
- 2018 – 19,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,152 miles
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,152 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 47,152 miles
- Test number
- 148755778532
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail47,151 miles (+1,728)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,151 miles
- Test number
- 591642945207
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,423 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 45,423 miles
- Test number
- 371991816540
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail45,423 miles (+1,456)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,423 miles
- Test number
- 114878033937
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass43,967 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 43,967 miles
- Test number
- 621229837457
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail43,965 miles (+1,996)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,965 miles
- Test number
- 758578694281
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass41,969 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 41,969 miles
- Test number
- 869590257607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,966 miles (+5,992)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,966 miles
- Test number
- 973119477187
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass35,974 miles (+6,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 35,974 miles
- Test number
- 143423802658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,901 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 29,901 miles
- Test number
- 105860701165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,886 miles (+5,388)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,886 miles
- Test number
- 469096154804
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass24,498 miles (+4,800)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 24,498 miles
- Test number
- 475948669521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,698 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 19,698 miles
- Test number
- 690949648834
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L22 BFD
- Does L22 BFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 BFD is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 BFD?
- The MOT on L22 BFD is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 BFD done?
- L22 BFD was recorded at 47,152 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
- Has L22 BFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 BFD has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L22 BFD 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 BFD find?
- L22 BFD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded, and 3 more.
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