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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L3 FDDMOT history

L3 FDD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L3 FDD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,422 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FDD
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FDD was last recorded at 145,422 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,387 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,035 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,422 miles
  • 2025 – 138,387 miles
  • 2024 – 131,677 miles
  • 2023 – 124,105 miles
  • 2022 – 116,532 miles
  • 2021 – 109,039 miles
  • 2020 – 102,595 miles
  • 2019 – 91,708 miles
  • 2018 – 81,245 miles
  • 2016 – 76,205 miles
  • 2015 – 43,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,422 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,422 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,422 miles
    Test number
    430515587754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,387 miles (+6,710)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,387 miles
    Test number
    171659613366
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,677 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,677 miles
    Test number
    233419713704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,674 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    414560847120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,105 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    182019658004
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail124,105 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    246171640928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,532 miles (+7,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    291135782989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,039 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    613195230402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,027 miles (+6,432)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,027 miles
    Test number
    141409262490
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,595 miles (+10,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,595 miles
    Test number
    891868952770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    541101525491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,708 miles (+10,463)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    498278348331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,245 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    370192077107
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc are corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded

  14. Pass76,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    375559679617
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

  15. Fail76,205 miles (+5,273)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    528586911830
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

  16. Pass70,932 miles (+27,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    207644914508
    • 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)

  17. Pass43,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    303130451493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FDD

Does L3 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FDD is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FDD?
The MOT on L3 FDD is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FDD done?
L3 FDD was recorded at 145,422 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has L3 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FDD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 FDD 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 L3 FDD find?
L3 FDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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