Mercedes-Benz E
Beige · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L29 GSTMOT history
L29 GST is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 179,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 179,994 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 GST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 GST was last recorded at 179,994 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 7,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,473 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,521 miles
- Average per year
- 11,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,994 miles
- 2025 – 172,473 miles
- 2024 – 161,522 miles
- 2023 – 153,829 miles
- 2022 – 140,446 miles
- 2021 – 134,794 miles
- 2020 – 130,240 miles
- 2019 – 117,826 miles
- 2018 – 110,016 miles
- 2017 – 99,151 miles
- 2016 – 78,495 miles
- 2015 – 58,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,994 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 179,994 miles
- Test number
- 328662952030
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail179,994 miles (+7,521)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,994 miles
- Test number
- 431300804838
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass172,473 miles (+10,951)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 172,473 miles
- Test number
- 815247158001
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,522 miles (+7,693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 161,522 miles
- Test number
- 124202056383
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass153,829 miles (+13,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 153,829 miles
- Test number
- 101600965644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,446 miles (+5,652)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 140,446 miles
- Test number
- 749961258003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,794 miles (+4,554)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,794 miles
- Test number
- 320237527504
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,240 miles (+12,414)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 130,240 miles
- Test number
- 156438798535
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES GETTING PERISHED..ADVISE REPLACE VERY SOON.
- 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))
Pass117,826 miles (+7,810)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,826 miles
- Test number
- 836984899192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,016 miles (+10,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 110,016 miles
- Test number
- 370869473768
- 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)
Pass99,151 miles (+20,656)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,151 miles
- Test number
- 193031784079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,495 miles (+19,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,495 miles
- Test number
- 831938286266
- AdvisorySMALL CUT IN N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED
Pass58,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,647 miles
- Test number
- 446992985084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 GST
- Does L29 GST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 GST is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 GST?
- The MOT on L29 GST is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 GST done?
- L29 GST was recorded at 179,994 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 11,086 miles a year.
- Has L29 GST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 GST has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 GST 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 L29 GST find?
- L29 GST passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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