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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L2 MALMOT history

L2 MAL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 275,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
275,752 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MAL was last recorded at 275,752 miles on 1 May 2026, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2019: 267,275 miles, lower than 267,472 miles on 21 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
274,815 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,752 miles
  • 2025 – 274,815 miles
  • 2024 – 274,273 miles
  • 2021 – 273,208 miles
  • 2020 – 270,531 miles
  • 2019 – 267,275 miles
  • 2018 – 260,012 miles
  • 2017 – 254,047 miles
  • 2016 – 244,943 miles
  • 2015 – 233,722 miles
  • 2014 – 226,384 miles
  • 2013 – 215,451 miles
  • 2012 – 204,462 miles
  • 2010 – 184,921 miles
  • 2009 – 178,553 miles
  • 2008 – 166,270 miles
  • 2007 – 155,978 miles
  • 2006 – 145,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,752 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,752 miles (+937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    275,752 miles
    Test number
    994748931958
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass274,815 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    274,815 miles
    Test number
    682144603929
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass274,273 miles (+1,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    274,273 miles
    Test number
    497676872635
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass273,208 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    273,208 miles
    Test number
    747480345031
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail273,208 miles (+2,677)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,208 miles
    Test number
    852145365584
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass270,531 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    270,531 miles
    Test number
    835327980322
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in right front steering arm

  7. Pass267,275 miles (-197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    267,275 miles
    Test number
    681875038136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail267,472 miles (+7,460)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,472 miles
    Test number
    545324028467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass260,012 miles (+5,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    260,012 miles
    Test number
    574318452140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass254,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    254,047 miles
    Test number
    473508898835
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail254,047 miles (+9,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,047 miles
    Test number
    751771407212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass244,943 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    244,943 miles
    Test number
    163261576531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass233,722 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    233,722 miles
    Test number
    487725675159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail232,814 miles (+6,430)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,814 miles
    Test number
    495280045173
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass226,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    226,384 miles
    Test number
    706117964104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail226,384 miles (+10,933)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,384 miles
    Test number
    845547464120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass215,451 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    215,451 miles
    Test number
    249063433404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass204,462 miles (+19,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    204,462 miles
    Test number
    767212922198
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass184,921 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    184,921 miles
    Test number
    961454920228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail184,920 miles (+6,367)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,920 miles
    Test number
    962058310275
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass178,553 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    178,553 miles
    Test number
    142558359208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail178,452 miles (+12,182)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,452 miles
    Test number
    340581559439
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass166,270 miles (+10,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    166,270 miles
    Test number
    272654408240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on edge

  24. Pass155,978 miles (+10,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    155,978 miles
    Test number
    772191017285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass145,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    145,403 miles
    Test number
    590743226206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail145,403 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,403 miles
    Test number
    653880126245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 MAL

Does L2 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MAL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MAL?
The MOT on L2 MAL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MAL done?
L2 MAL was recorded at 275,752 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has L2 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MAL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 MAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 MAL find?
L2 MAL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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