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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L25 BTLMOT history

L25 BTL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

L25 BTL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
142,505 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 BTL was last recorded at 142,505 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,304 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
9,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,505 miles
  • 2024 – 132,616 miles
  • 2023 – 122,470 miles
  • 2022 – 119,146 miles
  • 2021 – 116,842 miles
  • 2020 – 114,627 miles
  • 2019 – 110,256 miles
  • 2018 – 107,602 miles
  • 2017 – 97,463 miles
  • 2016 – 73,363 miles
  • 2014 – 46,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,505 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil fouling

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,505 miles (+201)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,505 miles
    Test number
    568884280492
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil fouling

  2. Fail142,304 miles (+9,688)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    309516603692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,616 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    341050696286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,383 miles (+9,913)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    187121185141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,470 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    833863195231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,146 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    415102098059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,129 miles (+2,287)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    750548854639
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,842 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    433903472975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,627 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    273972617961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,256 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    999742960719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass107,602 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    535446427424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    336683845413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail97,463 miles (+24,100)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    466874596733
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,363 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    857399635144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail73,363 miles (+26,984)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    444525585875
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    577633234211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 BTL

Does L25 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 BTL expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 BTL?
The MOT on L25 BTL expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 BTL done?
L25 BTL was recorded at 142,505 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 9,035 miles a year.
Has L25 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 BTL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 BTL 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 L25 BTL find?
L25 BTL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm, and 2 more.

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