Mercedes Saloon

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

L22 SWLMOT history

L22 SWL is a silver petrol Mercedes Saloon first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
64,590 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Saloon
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 SWL was last recorded at 64,590 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 2,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2015: 50,202 miles, lower than 50,310 miles on 23 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,842 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,748 miles
Average per year
1,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,590 miles
  • 2023 – 61,842 miles
  • 2022 – 59,390 miles
  • 2021 – 56,871 miles
  • 2019 – 55,679 miles
  • 2018 – 53,617 miles
  • 2017 – 53,137 miles
  • 2016 – 50,886 miles
  • 2015 – 50,202 miles
  • 2014 – 50,310 miles
  • 2013 – 50,230 miles
  • 2011 – 50,067 miles
  • 2010 – 49,761 miles
  • 2009 – 48,437 miles
  • 2008 – 43,193 miles
  • 2007 – 37,462 miles
  • 2006 – 31,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,590 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    418709806003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass61,842 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    451603556737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    923208664426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,390 miles (+2,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    159641300014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass56,871 miles (+1,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    220554661326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,679 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    346641390640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,617 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    639864940146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,137 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    631270832765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,886 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    854058921387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    976591485152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,202 miles (-108)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    849227875187
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass50,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    885113544151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,310 miles (+80)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    149102044142
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass50,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    888224513197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,230 miles (+163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    205764513454
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,067 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    858206911307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,761 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    603942110303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,753 miles (+1,316)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,753 miles
    Test number
    791700710325
    • FailureFront 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass48,437 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    993779199267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,193 miles (+5,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    890362318307
    • NoteBoth front arm shock locating joints worn

  21. Pass37,462 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    570552517388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    443277906473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 SWL

Does L22 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 SWL expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 SWL?
The MOT on L22 SWL expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 SWL done?
L22 SWL was recorded at 64,590 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 1,911 miles a year.
Has L22 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 SWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L22 SWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 SWL find?
L22 SWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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