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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

L3 FRUMOT history

L3 FRU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

L3 FRU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
131,358 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FRU was last recorded at 131,358 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,079 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,279 miles
Average per year
6,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,358 miles
  • 2023 – 127,079 miles
  • 2022 – 122,881 miles
  • 2021 – 119,080 miles
  • 2020 – 115,049 miles
  • 2019 – 108,703 miles
  • 2017 – 100,129 miles
  • 2016 – 88,767 miles
  • 2015 – 80,226 miles
  • 2014 – 70,665 miles
  • 2013 – 66,191 miles
  • 2012 – 52,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,358 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted unable to inspect components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,358 miles (+4,279)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    202530693459
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,079 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    602958120311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,881 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    580455230185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,847 miles (+3,767)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    728757081692
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass119,080 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    647461284745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,074 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    199823392662
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    749860764261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,049 miles (+6,346)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    532929888284
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,703 miles (+8,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    983589044820
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    666827424777
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail100,129 miles (+11,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    982774980198
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass88,767 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,767 miles
    Test number
    296188088730
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  13. Fail88,766 miles (+8,540)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    537631877551
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  14. Pass80,226 miles (+9,561)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    307721495075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass70,665 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    665577554057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,191 miles (+14,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    928582183280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,013 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    339289782263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L3 FRU

Does L3 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 FRU expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 FRU?
The MOT on L3 FRU expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 FRU done?
L3 FRU was recorded at 131,358 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 6,776 miles a year.
Has L3 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FRU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 FRU 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 FRU find?
L3 FRU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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