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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

L38 WFHMOT history

L38 WFH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L38 WFH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
172,158 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 WFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 WFH was last recorded at 172,158 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 6,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,387 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,771 miles
Average per year
7,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,158 miles
  • 2025 – 165,387 miles
  • 2023 – 146,926 miles
  • 2022 – 135,506 miles
  • 2021 – 125,937 miles
  • 2020 – 124,042 miles
  • 2019 – 116,083 miles
  • 2017 – 101,080 miles
  • 2016 – 88,271 miles
  • 2014 – 75,654 miles
  • 2013 – 67,436 miles
  • 2012 – 57,879 miles
  • 2011 – 48,905 miles
  • 2010 – 42,128 miles
  • 2009 – 38,171 miles
  • 2008 – 32,207 miles
  • 2007 – 26,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,158 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,158 miles (+6,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    172,158 miles
    Test number
    654125237809
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,387 miles (+18,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,387 miles
    Test number
    325568318517
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear . (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,926 miles (+11,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,926 miles
    Test number
    576186672914
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear to both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,506 miles (+9,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,506 miles
    Test number
    233499580236
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear bald around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,937 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,937 miles
    Test number
    499970319241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,042 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    311868052273
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail124,041 miles (+7,958)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    289785100190
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,083 miles (+15,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    666983075718
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,080 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    359564658690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail101,048 miles (+12,777)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    154516295152
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass88,271 miles (+12,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    147634942109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,654 miles (+8,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    268790794297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass67,436 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    328246623383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,879 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    576381512396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail57,879 miles (+8,974)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    707471312345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass48,905 miles (+6,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    736130091286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,128 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    670833290264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,171 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    671914999281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,207 miles (+5,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    621582108319
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished

  20. Pass26,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    761145407308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L38 WFH

Does L38 WFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 WFH is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 WFH?
The MOT on L38 WFH is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 WFH done?
L38 WFH was recorded at 172,158 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 7,821 miles a year.
Has L38 WFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 WFH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L38 WFH 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 L38 WFH find?
L38 WFH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both..

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