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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L30 FVCMOT history

L30 FVC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L30 FVC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,760 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FVC was last recorded at 107,760 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,759 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,760 miles
  • 2024 – 106,568 miles
  • 2023 – 103,103 miles
  • 2022 – 98,918 miles
  • 2021 – 91,508 miles
  • 2020 – 86,003 miles
  • 2019 – 80,136 miles
  • 2018 – 72,371 miles
  • 2017 – 66,016 miles
  • 2016 – 54,968 miles
  • 2015 – 43,056 miles
  • 2014 – 30,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,760 miles
  • 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front tyre perished slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,760 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,760 miles
    Test number
    377669661566
    • 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail107,759 miles (+1,191)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    771353520636
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass106,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    751442141784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,568 miles (+3,465)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    180544622365
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both badly perished 245/45/17/95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass103,103 miles (+4,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    824123985888
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass98,918 miles (+7,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,918 miles
    Test number
    120620927043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (wants changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear and OSF sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass91,508 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    709449613326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,003 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    357920749255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,136 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    566754109683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,371 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    730146020113
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass66,016 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    821020118519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished slightly
  12. Fail66,004 miles (+11,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    326952802623
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished slightly
  13. Pass54,968 miles (+11,912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    266647001415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,056 miles (+12,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    460484192387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on tread
  15. Pass30,471 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    156940464265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing windscreen

Questions about L30 FVC

Does L30 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 FVC expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 FVC?
The MOT on L30 FVC expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 FVC done?
L30 FVC was recorded at 107,760 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
Has L30 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FVC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 FVC 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 L30 FVC find?
L30 FVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.

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