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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

L28 KRLMOT history

L28 KRL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L28 KRL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,705 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 KRL was last recorded at 130,705 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,311 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,394 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,705 miles
  • 2025 – 129,311 miles
  • 2024 – 127,248 miles
  • 2023 – 121,932 miles
  • 2022 – 119,868 miles
  • 2021 – 118,177 miles
  • 2020 – 116,533 miles
  • 2019 – 113,646 miles
  • 2018 – 113,124 miles
  • 2017 – 104,847 miles
  • 2016 – 94,477 miles
  • 2015 – 85,508 miles
  • 2014 – 76,433 miles
  • 2013 – 66,122 miles
  • 2012 – 52,883 miles
  • 2011 – 42,686 miles
  • 2010 – 33,054 miles
  • 2009 – 28,174 miles
  • 2008 – 22,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,705 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    333609880464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,311 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,311 miles
    Test number
    498083677415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass127,248 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    740861995173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,932 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,932 miles
    Test number
    574840644385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,868 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,868 miles
    Test number
    336497661841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,177 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    990249130076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,174 miles (+1,641)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,174 miles
    Test number
    693060776097
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass116,533 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    766013864315
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    427266565700
    • 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))

  10. Fail113,646 miles (+522)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    802077501006
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass113,124 miles (+8,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    888840352532
    • 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))

  12. Pass104,847 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    195028014949
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail104,845 miles (+10,368)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,845 miles
    Test number
    222908427176
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge /advise replacing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWind screen wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass94,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    213739521964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,477 miles (+8,969)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    954166432828
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  16. Pass85,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    330898636853
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased over
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle panels fitted

  17. Fail85,508 miles (+9,075)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    422539580578
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported center brackets broken off (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased over
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle panels fitted

  18. Pass76,433 miles (+10,311)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    858959074218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight wear on inner edges of front tyres

  19. Pass66,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    305223873203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,122 miles (+13,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    439783373243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass52,883 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    297413682288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,686 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    678303281211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,054 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    863425060224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,174 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    710365989235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,564 miles
    Test number
    334727868228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 KRL

Does L28 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 KRL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 KRL?
The MOT on L28 KRL is valid until 20 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 KRL done?
L28 KRL was recorded at 130,705 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has L28 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 KRL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 KRL 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 KRL find?
L28 KRL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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