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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L2 GWCMOT history

L2 GWC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L2 GWC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,795 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GWC was last recorded at 120,795 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,792 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,795 miles
  • 2025 – 116,506 miles
  • 2024 – 111,002 miles
  • 2023 – 108,810 miles
  • 2022 – 106,158 miles
  • 2021 – 105,696 miles
  • 2019 – 101,161 miles
  • 2018 – 96,293 miles
  • 2017 – 93,094 miles
  • 2016 – 85,314 miles
  • 2015 – 74,769 miles
  • 2014 – 64,459 miles
  • 2013 – 53,380 miles
  • 2012 – 44,296 miles
  • 2011 – 36,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,795 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. Fluctuating slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Indicator on mirror damaged but indicator still working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,795 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,795 miles
    Test number
    380861703297
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,792 miles (+4,286)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    492597801531
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,506 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    798308539440
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. Fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,506 miles (+5,504)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    582714122365
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. Fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    570355396908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Indicator on mirror damaged but indicator still working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail111,002 miles (+2,192)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    459280817217
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn The suspension arm which the shock absorber mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Indicator on mirror damaged but indicator still working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    801089063526
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Corrosion on discs (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail108,808 miles (+2,650)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    524636521383
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Corrosion on discs (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass106,158 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    151963491722
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,156 miles (+460)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    945550653156
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,696 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,696 miles
    Test number
    601995825795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in front track rods both sides

  12. Fail105,695 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    469656736349
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in front track rods both sides

  13. Pass101,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    139852287214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail101,161 miles (+4,868)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    990936869490
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass96,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    460269033702
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathered on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front track rods
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail96,293 miles (+3,199)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    655161501011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathered on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front track rods
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    402489772780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,094 miles (+7,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    920992312962
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass85,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    626293447274
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded

  20. Fail85,314 miles (+10,545)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    853233797722
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded

  21. Pass74,769 miles (+10,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    445221935126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass64,459 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    928615114166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,380 miles (+9,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    137110443116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,296 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    516390262174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    686700561131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 GWC

Does L2 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 GWC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 GWC?
The MOT on L2 GWC 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 L2 GWC done?
L2 GWC was recorded at 120,795 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,706 miles a year.
Has L2 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GWC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 GWC 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 L2 GWC find?
L2 GWC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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