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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L3 SGRMOT history

L3 SGR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L3 SGR black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,727 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SGR was last recorded at 116,727 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,654 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,727 miles
  • 2025 – 116,654 miles
  • 2024 – 114,708 miles
  • 2023 – 109,706 miles
  • 2022 – 97,414 miles
  • 2021 – 86,277 miles
  • 2020 – 76,922 miles
  • 2019 – 72,299 miles
  • 2018 – 68,540 miles
  • 2017 – 61,011 miles
  • 2016 – 56,649 miles
  • 2015 – 51,720 miles
  • 2013 – 40,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,727 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    773742618375
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass116,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    861848602193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail116,654 miles (+1,946)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    118996967747
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  4. Pass114,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,708 miles
    Test number
    929534659475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail114,707 miles (+5,001)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,707 miles
    Test number
    706051785524
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass109,706 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    489257363278
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail109,629 miles (+12,215)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    412645931287
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass97,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    471816524127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail97,414 miles (+11,137)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    409523359657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated this has caused excessive wear to the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated this has caused excessive wear to the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass86,277 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,277 miles
    Test number
    484079692975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    750974027025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail76,922 miles (+4,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    623982569349
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass72,299 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    953320353124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,192 miles (+3,652)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    719174650606
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass68,540 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    473346412079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,011 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    375529258639
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear osr (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass56,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,649 miles
    Test number
    567401474161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,649 miles (+4,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,649 miles
    Test number
    534808466273
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns & os (1.8.A.1b)
  19. Pass51,720 miles (+10,780)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    165934355010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    249378413384
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 SGR

Does L3 SGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SGR is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SGR?
The MOT on L3 SGR is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SGR done?
L3 SGR was recorded at 116,727 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has L3 SGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SGR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 SGR 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 SGR find?
L3 SGR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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