Mercedes

White · Diesel · 1994 · 3,972 cc

L3 SGSMOT history

L3 SGS is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 152,173 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,173 km
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,175 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SGS was last recorded at 152,173 km on 1 Jul 2026, 4,443 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,730 km · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,443 km
Average per year
5,175 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,173 km
  • 2025 – 147,730 km
  • 2024 – 139,533 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,173 km
  • AdvisoryFront 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 16 Dec 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,173 km (+4,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,173 km
    Test number
    262613948889
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,730 km10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,730 km
    Test number
    934388639207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail147,730 km (+8,197)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,730 km
    Test number
    617333874152
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,533 km (+139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,533 km
    Test number
    754755679595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to hoses & wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail139,394 km3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,394 km
    Test number
    780776478178
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass135,087 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    319051041679
    • MinorRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

Questions about L3 SGS

Does L3 SGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SGS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SGS?
The MOT on L3 SGS is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SGS done?
L3 SGS was recorded at 152,173 km at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,175 km a year.
Has L3 SGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SGS has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 SGS 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 SGS find?
L3 SGS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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