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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

L3 POGMOT history

L3 POG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L3 POG silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,682 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 POG
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
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 POG was last recorded at 135,682 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,447 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,235 miles
Average per year
8,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,682 miles
  • 2025 – 130,447 miles
  • 2024 – 127,595 miles
  • 2023 – 125,063 miles
  • 2022 – 122,545 miles
  • 2021 – 120,003 miles
  • 2020 – 118,168 miles
  • 2019 – 114,620 miles
  • 2018 – 100,488 miles
  • 2017 – 83,387 miles
  • 2016 – 67,903 miles
  • 2015 – 49,345 miles
  • 2014 – 33,926 miles
  • 2013 – 17,940 miles
  • 2012 – 12,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,682 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    491830156540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,682 miles (+5,235)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    152205218248
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,447 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    942306371962
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,447 miles (+2,852)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    384571813468
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,595 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,595 miles
    Test number
    873324237759
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,595 miles (+2,532)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,595 miles
    Test number
    879304819401
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    971901450394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,063 miles (+2,518)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    308856105772
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,545 miles (+2,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,545 miles
    Test number
    408600975302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    343238504767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,003 miles (+1,835)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    929609181584
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    680551958764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,168 miles (+3,548)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    817007015351
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass114,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,620 miles
    Test number
    338405517822
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail114,618 miles (+14,130)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    448368210491
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass100,488 miles (+17,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    717142906621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    760278675125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail83,387 miles (+15,484)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    694779831769
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass67,903 miles (+18,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,903 miles
    Test number
    954539106798
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,345 miles (+15,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    949363842602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,926 miles (+10,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,926 miles
    Test number
    458930204399
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass23,322 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    629370364099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,940 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,940 miles
    Test number
    897182783025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,099 miles
    Test number
    297958062046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 POG

Does L3 POG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 POG is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 POG?
The MOT on L3 POG is valid until 26 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 POG done?
L3 POG was recorded at 135,682 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,467 miles a year.
Has L3 POG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 POG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 POG 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 POG find?
L3 POG passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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