Mercedes-Benz E
Gold · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
L25 SKEMOT history
L25 SKE is a gold diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,960 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 SKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 SKE was last recorded at 142,960 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,433 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,527 miles
- Average per year
- 5,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,960 miles
- 2025 – 141,433 miles
- 2024 – 138,794 miles
- 2023 – 134,079 miles
- 2021 – 125,274 miles
- 2020 – 122,519 miles
- 2019 – 121,388 miles
- 2018 – 120,016 miles
- 2017 – 118,000 miles
- 2016 – 115,423 miles
- 2015 – 112,671 miles
- 2014 – 107,159 miles
- 2013 – 99,450 miles
- 2012 – 92,549 miles
- 2011 – 84,773 miles
- 2010 – 76,572 miles
- 2009 – 61,677 miles
- 2008 – 47,206 miles
- 2007 – 34,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,960 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,960 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,960 miles
- Test number
- 782773757980
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,433 miles (+2,639)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,433 miles
- Test number
- 201160767082
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass138,794 miles (+15)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,794 miles
- Test number
- 942442530722
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail138,779 miles (+4,700)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,779 miles
- Test number
- 198927687681
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,079 miles (+8,805)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 134,079 miles
- Test number
- 662218785313
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,274 miles (+2,755)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 125,274 miles
- Test number
- 403973885285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,519 miles (+1,131)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 122,519 miles
- Test number
- 231537198137
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box mount corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box mount corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass121,388 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 121,388 miles
- Test number
- 715422254437
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail121,384 miles (+1,368)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,384 miles
- Test number
- 453377370425
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,016 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 120,016 miles
- Test number
- 394183528766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,000 miles (+2,577)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,000 miles
- Test number
- 140127863974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,423 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,423 miles
- Test number
- 533595920641
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass112,671 miles (+5,512)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 112,671 miles
- Test number
- 509801215294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,159 miles (+7,709)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 107,159 miles
- Test number
- 997776314292
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,450 miles (+6,901)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,450 miles
- Test number
- 318636643404
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,549 miles (+7,776)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 92,549 miles
- Test number
- 166131852263
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,773 miles (+8,201)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 84,773 miles
- Test number
- 775117931267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,572 miles (+14,895)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,572 miles
- Test number
- 370984920219
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear brake pads getting low.
Pass61,677 miles (+14,471)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,677 miles
- Test number
- 320710649442
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteOSF wing NSF wing & bumper damaged
Pass47,206 miles (+13,024)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,206 miles
- Test number
- 992048648253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side rear tyre worn low
Pass34,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,182 miles
- Test number
- 904205937209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 SKE
- Does L25 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SKE is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 SKE?
- The MOT on L25 SKE is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 SKE done?
- L25 SKE was recorded at 142,960 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,858 miles a year.
- Has L25 SKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 SKE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L25 SKE 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 SKE find?
- L25 SKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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