Mercedes

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L27 DUEMOT history

L27 DUE is a black petrol Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 124,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
124,609 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
553 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L27 DUE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L27 DUE was last recorded at 124,609 miles on 11 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,601 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,609 miles
  • 2022 – 124,601 miles
  • 2008 – 122,877 miles
  • 2007 – 120,347 miles
  • 2005 – 113,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,609 miles
  • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFuel pipe leaking from tank above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,609 miles (+8)21 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,609 miles
    Test number
    452661147750
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking from tank above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,601 miles (+1,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,601 miles
    Test number
    744583505276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass122,877 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    922985148000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,347 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    643457717019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    160239435368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DUE

Does L27 DUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 DUE expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 DUE?
The MOT on L27 DUE expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 DUE done?
L27 DUE was recorded at 124,609 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
Has L27 DUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DUE has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 DUE 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 L27 DUE find?
L27 DUE failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 21 major defects and 10 advisories: drive belt excessively worn; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 28 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L27D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.