Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
L2 SWXMOT history
L2 SWX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 182,633 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 SWX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 SWX was last recorded at 182,633 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 182,633 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,633 miles
- 2023 – 179,727 miles
- 2022 – 169,962 miles
- 2021 – 159,874 miles
- 2020 – 155,500 miles
- 2019 – 149,018 miles
- 2017 – 139,553 miles
- 2016 – 138,051 miles
- 2015 – 132,091 miles
- 2014 – 128,635 miles
- 2013 – 121,351 miles
- 2012 – 104,451 miles
- 2011 – 87,147 miles
- 2010 – 69,889 miles
- 2009 – 52,338 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,633 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension level sensor snappedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,633 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 182,633 miles
- Test number
- 899502811294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension level sensor snapped
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail182,633 miles (+2,906)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,633 miles
- Test number
- 329524596058
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Horse shoe arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension level sensor snapped
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass179,727 miles (+9,765)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 179,727 miles
- Test number
- 600268422280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,962 miles (+10,088)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 169,962 miles
- Test number
- 878269126290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,874 miles (+130)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 159,874 miles
- Test number
- 404977780686
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail159,744 miles (+4,244)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,744 miles
- Test number
- 229304757740
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper Trim Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryService Brake Warning Message Displayed
Pass155,500 miles (+6,482)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,500 miles
- Test number
- 718843615306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 149,018 miles
- Test number
- 492913632867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,013 miles (+9,460)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,013 miles
- Test number
- 150360895197
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,553 miles (+1,502)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 139,553 miles
- Test number
- 457696107236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass138,051 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 138,051 miles
- Test number
- 391722418533
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust bracket broken
Fail138,045 miles (+5,954)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,045 miles
- Test number
- 777737555658
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm /balljoint downwards (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust bracket broken
Pass132,091 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 132,091 miles
- Test number
- 239447145472
- NoteWindscreen damaged/chipped outside of zone 'A'
Fail132,091 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,091 miles
- Test number
- 936196845179
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWindscreen damaged/chipped outside of zone 'A'
Pass128,635 miles (+7,284)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 128,635 miles
- Test number
- 917852034180
- NotePuncture in n/s/f tyre
Pass121,351 miles (+16,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 121,351 miles
- Test number
- 679501733151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,451 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 104,451 miles
- Test number
- 168764122151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail104,451 miles (+17,304)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,451 miles
- Test number
- 939253022111
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,147 miles (+17,258)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 87,147 miles
- Test number
- 555376721135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,889 miles (+17,551)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,889 miles
- Test number
- 481877230107
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 52,338 miles
- Test number
- 780645829139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,338 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,338 miles
- Test number
- 961925729178
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about L2 SWX
- Does L2 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L2 SWX expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L2 SWX?
- The MOT on L2 SWX expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L2 SWX done?
- L2 SWX was recorded at 182,633 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 8,518 miles a year.
- Has L2 SWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 SWX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L2 SWX 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 SWX find?
- L2 SWX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension level sensor snapped, and 1 more.
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