Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc
L28 BDGMOT history
L28 BDG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 69,565 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 BDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 25 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 BDG was last recorded at 69,565 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,527 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 2,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,565 miles
- 2025 – 69,527 miles
- 2022 – 69,506 miles
- 2021 – 67,241 miles
- 2020 – 63,807 miles
- 2019 – 60,624 miles
- 2018 – 57,837 miles
- 2017 – 51,833 miles
- 2016 – 47,564 miles
- 2015 – 44,322 miles
- 2014 – 42,388 miles
- 2013 – 41,503 miles
- 2012 – 39,309 miles
- 2011 – 39,032 miles
- 2010 – 34,696 miles
- 2009 – 29,704 miles
- 2008 – 25,984 miles
- 2007 – 23,438 miles
- 2006 – 20,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,565 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,565 miles (+38)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 69,565 miles
- Test number
- 475651191085
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass69,527 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 69,527 miles
- Test number
- 147121374440
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,506 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,506 miles
- Test number
- 738695635084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,241 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 67,241 miles
- Test number
- 870991010160
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail67,241 miles (+3,434)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,241 miles
- Test number
- 699039710280
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass63,807 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 63,807 miles
- Test number
- 665436528616
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail63,807 miles (+3,183)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,807 miles
- Test number
- 339310972126
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass60,624 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 60,624 miles
- Test number
- 409496890607
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,624 miles (+2,787)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,624 miles
- Test number
- 206023489583
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,837 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 57,837 miles
- Test number
- 175487400347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,833 miles (+4,269)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,833 miles
- Test number
- 575090914659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,564 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 240465940530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,322 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,322 miles
- Test number
- 848860395139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,322 miles (+1,934)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,322 miles
- Test number
- 915690495178
- Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,388 miles (+885)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,388 miles
- Test number
- 275712434131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,503 miles
- Test number
- 279951793138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,503 miles (+2,194)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,503 miles
- Test number
- 255331393420
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass39,309 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,309 miles
- Test number
- 176507372178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,032 miles (+4,336)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,032 miles
- Test number
- 978374901183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,696 miles
- Test number
- 602939210170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,696 miles (+4,992)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,696 miles
- Test number
- 484469210147
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass29,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,704 miles
- Test number
- 622144319161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,704 miles (+3,720)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,704 miles
- Test number
- 441714019135
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass25,984 miles (+2,546)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,984 miles
- Test number
- 681861608167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,438 miles
- Test number
- 903636017184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,437 miles (+2,564)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,437 miles
- Test number
- 953736017144
- FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR
Pass20,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 20,873 miles
- Test number
- 341353006151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,873 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,873 miles
- Test number
- 194893306124
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMOVEMENT ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD END TO STEERING IDLER WHEN STEERING ROCKED ON HARD STANDING
- NoteRECOMMEND TRACKING
Questions about L28 BDG
- Does L28 BDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BDG is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 BDG?
- The MOT on L28 BDG is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 BDG done?
- L28 BDG was recorded at 69,565 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,395 miles a year.
- Has L28 BDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 BDG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on L28 BDG 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 L28 BDG find?
- L28 BDG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear coil spring corroded both sides; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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