Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc
L34 OGUMOT history
L34 OGU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 186,185 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,298 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L34 OGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 11 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L34 OGU was last recorded at 186,185 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 186,083 miles · 11 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 3,298 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,185 miles
- 2021 – 186,083 miles
- 2020 – 185,878 miles
- 2019 – 184,923 miles
- 2018 – 182,669 miles
- 2017 – 180,489 miles
- 2016 – 176,684 miles
- 2015 – 172,318 miles
- 2014 – 169,675 miles
- 2013 – 167,785 miles
- 2012 – 162,389 miles
- 2011 – 155,139 miles
- 2010 – 147,623 miles
- 2009 – 140,556 miles
- 2008 – 132,502 miles
- 2007 – 125,826 miles
- 2006 – 119,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,185 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,185 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 186,185 miles
- Test number
- 322139656519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,083 miles (+205)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 186,083 miles
- Test number
- 956924060407
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under engine cover damaged and slightly incsecure
Pass185,878 miles (+955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 185,878 miles
- Test number
- 528362731731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak
Pass184,923 miles (+2,254)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 184,923 miles
- Test number
- 586860128583
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass182,669 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 182,669 miles
- Test number
- 129428284709
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Fail182,669 miles (+2,180)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,669 miles
- Test number
- 517920339971
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Pass180,489 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 180,489 miles
- Test number
- 444257304180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass176,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 176,684 miles
- Test number
- 920705549825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,684 miles (+4,366)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,684 miles
- Test number
- 438026794577
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass172,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 172,318 miles
- Test number
- 166954735462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,318 miles (+2,643)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,318 miles
- Test number
- 175573125097
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear diff bushes worn
Pass169,675 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 169,675 miles
- Test number
- 867348644071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear suspension little or no damping
Fail169,675 miles (+1,890)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,675 miles
- Test number
- 189818144013
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass167,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 167,785 miles
- Test number
- 819460043038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail167,785 miles (+5,396)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,785 miles
- Test number
- 185010143001
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass162,389 miles (+7,250)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 162,389 miles
- Test number
- 526144942081
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f indicator lamp damaged
- NoteOil leak rear axle
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering idler
- NoteTailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated
Pass155,139 miles (+7,516)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 155,139 miles
- Test number
- 925243041006
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential
- NoteSlight play in both front inner steering rack joints
Pass147,623 miles (+7,067)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 147,623 miles
- Test number
- 560056740063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,556 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 140,556 miles
- Test number
- 381592249018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail140,556 miles (+8,054)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,556 miles
- Test number
- 783032649039
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass132,502 miles (+6,676)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 132,502 miles
- Test number
- 832568328061
- NoteAdvise both front tyres on legal limits
- NoteAdvise front number plate
- NoteAdvise front tracking
- NoteAdvise metal brake pipe offside rear underside of vehicle
- NoteAdvise slight blow cenetr exhaust
Pass125,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 125,826 miles
- Test number
- 581653447007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,825 miles (+6,102)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,825 miles
- Test number
- 523723247063
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- NoteAdvise front number plate
- NoteAdvise slight blow center exhaust joint
Pass119,723 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 119,723 miles
- Test number
- 832715846053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,721 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,721 miles
- Test number
- 452154446081
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about L34 OGU
- Does L34 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 OGU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L34 OGU?
- The MOT on L34 OGU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L34 OGU done?
- L34 OGU was recorded at 186,185 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,298 miles a year.
- Has L34 OGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L34 OGU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on L34 OGU 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 L34 OGU find?
- L34 OGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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