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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

L3 STUMOT history

L3 STU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L3 STU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,891 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 STU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 STU was last recorded at 149,891 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,176 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,715 miles
Average per year
7,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,891 miles
  • 2024 – 144,176 miles
  • 2023 – 138,467 miles
  • 2022 – 132,573 miles
  • 2021 – 127,157 miles
  • 2020 – 121,575 miles
  • 2019 – 114,633 miles
  • 2018 – 109,557 miles
  • 2017 – 102,624 miles
  • 2016 – 94,488 miles
  • 2015 – 86,974 miles
  • 2014 – 79,392 miles
  • 2013 – 70,736 miles
  • 2012 – 62,411 miles
  • 2011 – 54,227 miles
  • 2010 – 44,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,891 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp poor patern.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight brake bind.
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryWear to suspension bushes.

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.

  • Sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,891 miles (+5,715)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,891 miles
    Test number
    529738169538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp poor patern.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight brake bind.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWear to suspension bushes.

  2. Pass144,176 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,176 miles
    Test number
    287994428380
    • 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))

  3. Pass138,467 miles (+5,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,467 miles
    Test number
    410166131469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,573 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    589726764745
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met effort performance

  5. Pass127,157 miles (+5,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    870066023185
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  6. Pass121,575 miles (+6,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,575 miles
    Test number
    484132175315
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  7. Pass114,633 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    470162781774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,557 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    147370476942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Fail109,494 miles (+6,870)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,494 miles
    Test number
    857231174118
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  10. Pass102,624 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    630359265706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Fail102,572 miles (+8,084)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    202115465132
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass94,488 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    696155471682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Fail94,488 miles (+7,514)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    725335345832
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass86,974 miles (+7,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    245277971086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,392 miles (+210)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,392 miles
    Test number
    439712744380
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail79,182 miles (+8,446)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    685237234383
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,736 miles (+8,325)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    238857733372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,411 miles (+8,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    305407312395
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,227 miles (+9,876)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    328239731336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  20. Pass44,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    990801740370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 STU

Does L3 STU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 STU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 STU?
The MOT on L3 STU is valid until 21 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 STU done?
L3 STU was recorded at 149,891 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,050 miles a year.
Has L3 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 STU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L3 STU 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 STU find?
L3 STU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing.; nearside front headlamp poor patern., and 3 more.

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