Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc
L27 RGEMOT history
L27 RGE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 110,637 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 RGE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 14 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 RGE was last recorded at 110,637 miles on 1 May 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,478 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 159 miles
- Average per year
- 2,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,637 miles
- 2025 – 110,478 miles
- 2024 – 107,162 miles
- 2023 – 105,337 miles
- 2022 – 101,893 miles
- 2021 – 99,648 miles
- 2020 – 97,702 miles
- 2019 – 97,076 miles
- 2017 – 94,894 miles
- 2016 – 90,621 miles
- 2015 – 87,462 miles
- 2014 – 82,044 miles
- 2013 – 75,942 miles
- 2010 – 74,441 miles
- 2008 – 73,770 miles
- 2007 – 71,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,637 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Shock casing corroded both sides
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Shock casing corroded
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Coil spring corroded all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,637 miles (+159)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 110,637 miles
- Test number
- 853549303121
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock casing corroded both sides
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock casing corroded
Pass110,478 miles (+3,316)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 110,478 miles
- Test number
- 445416106151
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,162 miles (+91)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 107,162 miles
- Test number
- 494493102013
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail107,071 miles (+27)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,071 miles
- Test number
- 104744178158
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail107,044 miles (+1,707)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,044 miles
- Test number
- 298805718143
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,337 miles (+3,444)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 953475837470
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rer differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass101,893 miles (+100)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,893 miles
- Test number
- 684620866950
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail101,793 miles (+2,145)3 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,793 miles
- Test number
- 939097683833
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass99,648 miles (+1,946)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 99,648 miles
- Test number
- 697028664118
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to N/S front seat.
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak from rear diff.
- AdvisoryHeavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Pass97,702 miles (+626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 97,702 miles
- Test number
- 599210051286
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose 1x rear rubber defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,076 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,076 miles
- Test number
- 439085129111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 94,894 miles
- Test number
- 695618488797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,868 miles (+4,247)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,868 miles
- Test number
- 290362953447
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Pass90,621 miles (+3,159)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 90,621 miles
- Test number
- 795599391047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front very slight play in wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where metal pipe joins the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort a lot lower on the right than the left hand side but meet the required effort overall
Pass87,462 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 87,462 miles
- Test number
- 349700545874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,277 miles (+5,233)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 87,277 miles
- Test number
- 719580265175
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteADVISE Front exhaust heat shield loose and Rear exhaust rubbers perished to excess
Pass82,044 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,044 miles
- Test number
- 827161274172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteADVISE Front exhaust heat shield corroded and loose ....Rear exhaust support rubbers perished
Fail82,044 miles (+6,102)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,044 miles
- Test number
- 947120374108
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteADVISE Front exhaust heat shield corroded and loose ....Rear exhaust support rubbers perished
Pass75,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,942 miles
- Test number
- 827722073136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,942 miles (+1,501)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,942 miles
- Test number
- 657261773110
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass74,441 miles (+671)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 74,441 miles
- Test number
- 584790840188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,770 miles (+2,109)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Test number
- 560264368242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 71,661 miles
- Test number
- 313753467227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 RGE
- Does L27 RGE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RGE is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 RGE?
- The MOT on L27 RGE is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 RGE done?
- L27 RGE was recorded at 110,637 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
- Has L27 RGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 RGE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L27 RGE 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 RGE find?
- L27 RGE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.
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