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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

L3 GMPMOT history

L3 GMP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L3 GMP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
38,002 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 GMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 GMP was last recorded at 38,002 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,424 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,002 miles
  • 2024 – 37,424 miles
  • 2023 – 36,305 miles
  • 2022 – 35,681 miles
  • 2021 – 34,277 miles
  • 2020 – 33,285 miles
  • 2019 – 32,456 miles
  • 2018 – 32,170 miles
  • 2017 – 31,341 miles
  • 2016 – 30,744 miles
  • 2015 – 29,290 miles
  • 2014 – 25,926 miles
  • 2013 – 24,820 miles
  • 2012 – 22,163 miles
  • 2011 – 20,823 miles
  • 2010 – 18,253 miles
  • 2009 – 16,293 miles
  • 2008 – 13,889 miles
  • 2007 – 11,697 miles
  • 2006 – 10,269 miles
  • 2005 – 7,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,002 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,002 miles (+578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    800631265481
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass37,424 miles (+1,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    665555795597
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass36,305 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,305 miles
    Test number
    317028989186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    974867034624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,681 miles (+1,404)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    357597402145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass34,277 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    810228415625
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass33,285 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    134302970535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,456 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    933543374649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,170 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,170 miles
    Test number
    898566332585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,341 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    487690144814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

  11. Pass30,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    155890035930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,744 miles (+1,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    295477008693
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low nearside & offside (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass29,290 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    983646985721
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass25,926 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    248824794204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,820 miles (+2,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    978601103393
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass22,163 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,163 miles
    Test number
    256101492246
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,823 miles (+2,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    337187581212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail18,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,253 miles
    Test number
    330560700329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass18,253 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,253 miles
    Test number
    842360500305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,293 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,293 miles
    Test number
    182631509342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass13,889 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,889 miles
    Test number
    273253008370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,697 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,697 miles
    Test number
    703438017379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,269 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,269 miles
    Test number
    443534526451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    7,969 miles
    Test number
    814048425329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 GMP

Does L3 GMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 GMP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 GMP?
The MOT on L3 GMP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 GMP done?
L3 GMP was recorded at 38,002 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has L3 GMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 GMP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 GMP 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 GMP find?
L3 GMP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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