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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L30 VJJMOT history

L30 VJJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L30 VJJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,970 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 VJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 VJJ was last recorded at 110,970 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,171 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
6,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,970 miles
  • 2025 – 109,171 miles
  • 2024 – 106,028 miles
  • 2023 – 104,312 miles
  • 2022 – 101,505 miles
  • 2021 – 99,074 miles
  • 2020 – 97,247 miles
  • 2019 – 95,106 miles
  • 2018 – 88,267 miles
  • 2017 – 77,748 miles
  • 2016 – 57,297 miles
  • 2015 – 38,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,970 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    559079417975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    465869700900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,166 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    505598794127
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass106,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    734267003972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,028 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    349268928236
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail106,025 miles (+1,713)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,025 miles
    Test number
    554546209127
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass104,312 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,312 miles
    Test number
    350024409845
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail104,309 miles (+2,804)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    549481158155
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass101,505 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    619026902791
    • MinorInner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail101,505 miles (+2,431)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    429366747631
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorInner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass99,074 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,074 miles
    Test number
    493510713539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,247 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    335647425449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,106 miles (+6,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    555088624029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass88,267 miles (+10,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    928264897418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,748 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    829783432819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,721 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    552482423382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,554 miles (+16,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    239459887843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass57,297 miles (+18,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    515270721024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
  19. Pass38,908 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    516628365033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger side rear seat
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail38,908 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    668738365082
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger side rear seat
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L30 VJJ

Does L30 VJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 VJJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 VJJ?
The MOT on L30 VJJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 VJJ done?
L30 VJJ was recorded at 110,970 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,297 miles a year.
Has L30 VJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 VJJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 VJJ 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 VJJ find?
L30 VJJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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