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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L3 OOEMOT history

L3 OOE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,734 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OOE was last recorded at 56,734 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,375 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
1,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,734 miles
  • 2024 – 54,375 miles
  • 2023 – 51,483 miles
  • 2020 – 51,445 miles
  • 2019 – 50,773 miles
  • 2018 – 49,776 miles
  • 2017 – 48,910 miles
  • 2016 – 47,659 miles
  • 2015 – 46,702 miles
  • 2014 – 45,493 miles
  • 2013 – 44,212 miles
  • 2012 – 42,407 miles
  • 2011 – 41,471 miles
  • 2010 – 40,518 miles
  • 2009 – 39,392 miles
  • 2008 – 38,006 miles
  • 2007 – 37,127 miles
  • 2006 – 35,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,734 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    928225673743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass54,375 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,375 miles
    Test number
    827382068103
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,334 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    535283355209
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,483 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    897186838279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass51,445 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    754850870013
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail51,410 miles (+637)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    304186722757
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis excess corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  7. Pass50,773 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    466387467645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  8. Pass49,776 miles (+866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    178102645370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Oil Leak From Rear Differential

  9. Pass48,910 miles (+1,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    624511537501
    • AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring corroded exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

  10. Pass47,659 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    643978287888
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

  11. Pass46,702 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    184174734870
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion o/s/f tyre slight damage

  12. Pass45,493 miles (+1,281)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    109754844226
    • NoteExhaust corroded -slight blow
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteVarious underside corrosion

  13. Pass44,212 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    476732953226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,407 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    605847752244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    727805961212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,471 miles (+953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    986674461256
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass40,518 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    592529250278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,392 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    813252379224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,381 miles (+1,375)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,381 miles
    Test number
    870618969204
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass38,006 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    903286668273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,970 miles (+843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    804363368258
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,127 miles (+1,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,127 miles
    Test number
    431176857204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass35,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,835 miles
    Test number
    600379756252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,835 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,835 miles
    Test number
    844828356240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R and O/S/R flexy brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Questions about L3 OOE

Does L3 OOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OOE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 OOE?
The MOT on L3 OOE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OOE done?
L3 OOE was recorded at 56,734 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,087 miles a year.
Has L3 OOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OOE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 OOE 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 OOE find?
L3 OOE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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