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Mercedes-Benz 320

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L2 HJWMOT history

L2 HJW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
142,196 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 HJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 HJW was last recorded at 142,196 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,172 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,196 miles
  • 2024 – 141,636 miles
  • 2021 – 141,116 miles
  • 2019 – 140,899 miles
  • 2018 – 140,643 miles
  • 2017 – 140,571 miles
  • 2016 – 140,562 miles
  • 2015 – 140,373 miles
  • 2014 – 139,511 miles
  • 2013 – 139,173 miles
  • 2012 – 135,738 miles
  • 2011 – 134,757 miles
  • 2010 – 134,014 miles
  • 2009 – 132,278 miles
  • 2008 – 130,073 miles
  • 2007 – 126,058 miles
  • 2006 – 124,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,196 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,196 miles
    Test number
    522960608781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,172 miles (+536)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    521984269354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering dampener slightly leaking

  3. Pass141,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,636 miles
    Test number
    888921855600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail141,635 miles (+519)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    914716378785
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body at chassis & suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,116 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,116 miles
    Test number
    259503920083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,113 miles (+214)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,113 miles
    Test number
    748078890937
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed near body brace bar front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,899 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,899 miles
    Test number
    453259832500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,643 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    416397287661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,639 miles (+68)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,639 miles
    Test number
    189828087814
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass140,571 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,571 miles
    Test number
    813567068675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,562 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,562 miles
    Test number
    652845811572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,373 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,373 miles
    Test number
    805120805186
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass139,511 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,511 miles
    Test number
    177709244100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,173 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,173 miles
    Test number
    407358123131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,738 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    135,738 miles
    Test number
    568013452167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,757 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    726361211180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    203483610162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,014 miles (+1,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    723673310105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Fail132,278 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    243010509488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass132,278 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    962000209158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,073 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    311216618195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass130,073 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    993116818161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,058 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    994616397071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass124,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    124,331 miles
    Test number
    230588316181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,331 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,331 miles
    Test number
    543629506118
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L2 HJW

Does L2 HJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 HJW expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 HJW?
The MOT on L2 HJW expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 HJW done?
L2 HJW was recorded at 142,196 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 932 miles a year.
Has L2 HJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 HJW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 HJW 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 HJW find?
L2 HJW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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