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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L3 LAYMOT history

L3 LAY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L3 LAY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,635 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LAY was last recorded at 123,635 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 9,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,883 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,752 miles
Average per year
10,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,635 miles
  • 2025 – 113,883 miles
  • 2024 – 104,216 miles
  • 2023 – 93,177 miles
  • 2022 – 79,538 miles
  • 2021 – 65,664 miles
  • 2020 – 56,852 miles
  • 2019 – 48,116 miles
  • 2018 – 38,417 miles
  • 2017 – 28,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,635 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,635 miles (+9,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,635 miles
    Test number
    814499757345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,883 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,883 miles
    Test number
    617390034418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail113,882 miles (+9,666)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,882 miles
    Test number
    927826464095
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,216 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    480544033973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,177 miles (+13,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    575069744793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    605772630897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail79,536 miles (+13,872)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    488099402534
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,664 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    245728862062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,663 miles (+8,811)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,663 miles
    Test number
    760541195817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    856745788862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail56,852 miles (+8,736)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    993298972507
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass48,116 miles (+9,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    248504076156
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,417 miles (+542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,417 miles
    Test number
    300146310130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail37,875 miles (+8,945)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    516320891070
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass28,930 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    621510354234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,484 miles
    Test number
    406508258422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LAY

Does L3 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LAY is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LAY?
The MOT on L3 LAY is valid until 28 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 LAY done?
L3 LAY was recorded at 123,635 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,068 miles a year.
Has L3 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LAY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 LAY 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 LAY find?
L3 LAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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