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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L3 STLMOT history

L3 STL is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
150,987 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 STL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 STL was last recorded at 150,987 miles on 31 Dec 2021, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2011: 115,656 miles, lower than 115,676 miles on 1 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,338 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
649 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 150,987 miles
  • 2020 – 150,338 miles
  • 2019 – 146,750 miles
  • 2018 – 145,667 miles
  • 2017 – 143,339 miles
  • 2016 – 139,948 miles
  • 2015 – 133,321 miles
  • 2014 – 128,451 miles
  • 2013 – 123,592 miles
  • 2012 – 118,666 miles
  • 2011 – 115,656 miles
  • 2010 – 111,820 miles
  • 2009 – 105,561 miles
  • 2008 – 96,759 miles
  • 2007 – 86,265 miles
  • 2006 – 78,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • All suspension pipes badly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,987 miles (+649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,987 miles
    Test number
    246055122276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass150,338 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,338 miles
    Test number
    303441326808
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes badly corroded

  3. Pass146,750 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    593146229207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes badly corroded

  4. Fail146,745 miles (+1,078)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,745 miles
    Test number
    640981137957
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes badly corroded

  5. Pass145,667 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,667 miles
    Test number
    875804540100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,339 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,339 miles
    Test number
    580746068970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass139,948 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,948 miles
    Test number
    337149850262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,321 miles (+4,870)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    536121705244
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass128,451 miles (+4,859)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,451 miles
    Test number
    818981094158
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass123,592 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    776097993171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    926974492136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail118,666 miles (+3,010)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    779362192161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass115,656 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    349834611243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,676 miles (+3,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    116413911230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass111,820 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    543318150169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,561 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    560905999152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,759 miles (+10,494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    761162378128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,265 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    283137737423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteLockable temp type fuel cap fitted
    • NoteSuggest value of tail light bulbs checked

  19. Fail86,265 miles (+8,078)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    354307637190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteLockable temp type fuel cap fitted
    • NoteSuggest value of tail light bulbs checked

  20. Fail78,187 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    662651206181
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass78,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    860361106117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L3 STL

Does L3 STL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 STL expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 STL?
The MOT on L3 STL expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 STL done?
L3 STL was recorded at 150,987 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2021, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has L3 STL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 STL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L3 STL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 STL find?
L3 STL passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 2 more.

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