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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,199 cc

L27 RWWMOT history

L27 RWW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,951 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RWW was last recorded at 136,951 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,375 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
1,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,951 miles
  • 2020 – 136,375 miles
  • 2019 – 135,643 miles
  • 2018 – 134,599 miles
  • 2017 – 134,226 miles
  • 2016 – 133,587 miles
  • 2015 – 133,053 miles
  • 2014 – 130,928 miles
  • 2013 – 128,001 miles
  • 2012 – 125,082 miles
  • 2011 – 121,534 miles
  • 2010 – 120,860 miles
  • 2009 – 120,205 miles
  • 2008 – 119,216 miles
  • 2007 – 118,135 miles
  • 2006 – 115,307 miles
  • 2005 – 112,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,951 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryChassis and under components have been undersealed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering arm components corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,951 miles (+576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    786167123247
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis and under components have been undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass136,375 miles (+732)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,375 miles
    Test number
    866514238201
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    229594222975
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING
    • AdvisorySteering arm components corroding

  4. Fail135,643 miles (+1,044)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    219657379597
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH INNER WINGS X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING
    • AdvisorySteering arm components corroding

  5. Pass134,599 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,599 miles
    Test number
    582969180873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail134,584 miles (+358)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    974060260439
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass134,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    585303079882
    • AdvisoryNSF visor cannot be secured in the upright position
    • AdvisoryOSF wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  8. Fail134,226 miles (+639)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    934798733681
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNSF visor cannot be secured in the upright position
    • AdvisoryOSF wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  9. Pass133,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,587 miles
    Test number
    683289499088
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail133,587 miles (+534)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,587 miles
    Test number
    103949141299
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass133,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    366165301069
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail133,053 miles (+2,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    793687983475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass130,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,928 miles
    Test number
    348506334307
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail130,928 miles (+2,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,928 miles
    Test number
    477205134322
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass128,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    747290033328
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  16. Fail128,001 miles (+2,919)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    935459623369
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  17. Pass125,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,082 miles
    Test number
    589975342332
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail125,082 miles (+3,548)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,082 miles
    Test number
    758805042395
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass121,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,534 miles
    Test number
    365479331359
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Fail121,534 miles (+674)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,534 miles
    Test number
    486729631402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass120,860 miles (+655)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    463453740381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wing coroding offside & nearside

  22. Pass120,205 miles (+989)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    593543549302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Pass119,216 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    164425048354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,135 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    430269637323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass115,307 miles (+2,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    474730226489
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  26. Pass112,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    112,574 miles
    Test number
    390756235336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail112,574 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,574 miles
    Test number
    982815235399
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

Questions about L27 RWW

Does L27 RWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RWW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RWW?
The MOT on L27 RWW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RWW done?
L27 RWW was recorded at 136,951 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,201 miles a year.
Has L27 RWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RWW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L27 RWW 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 RWW find?
L27 RWW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; chassis and under components have been undersealed; offside rear vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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