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Mercedes-Benz E

Gold · Petrol · 1996 · 2,199 cc

L40 AMHMOT history

L40 AMH is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L40 AMH gold Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,770 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AMH was last recorded at 78,770 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,735 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,770 miles
  • 2020 – 78,735 miles
  • 2019 – 78,684 miles
  • 2018 – 78,171 miles
  • 2017 – 77,842 miles
  • 2015 – 77,152 miles
  • 2014 – 74,776 miles
  • 2013 – 72,836 miles
  • 2012 – 72,129 miles
  • 2011 – 68,888 miles
  • 2009 – 67,229 miles
  • 2008 – 63,688 miles
  • 2007 – 61,429 miles
  • 2006 – 59,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear
  • AdvisoryMain beam flash is not operating
  • AdvisoryOs front inner wheel arch is corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill areas are rear with (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,770 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    136722315918
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryMain beam flash is not operating
    • AdvisoryOs front inner wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill areas are rear with (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail78,753 miles (+18)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    288537263941
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryMain beam flash is not operating
    • AdvisoryOs front inner wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill areas are rear with (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass78,735 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    745557983874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,733 miles (+49)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    782459162451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail78,684 miles (+513)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    772288283715
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass78,171 miles (+329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    666162875805
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens faded slightly (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / chassis leg and boot floor would advise attention (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens faded slightly (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass77,842 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,842 miles
    Test number
    235786460528
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front inner lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wing and in engine bay near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear of inner wheel arch / bumper mount corroded would advsise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wing and in engine bay near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryBoot will not latch closed
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion starting in areas of floor pan
    • AdvisoryWindscreen starting delaminate offside front corner

  8. Fail77,840 miles (+688)7 failures1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    764325567492
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front inner lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wing and in engine bay near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear of inner wheel arch / bumper mount corroded would advsise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wing and in engine bay near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryBoot will not latch closed
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion starting in areas of floor pan
    • AdvisorySlight play iun steering joints
    • AdvisoryWindscreen starting delaminate offside front corner

  9. Pass77,152 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    105132215280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,133 miles (+2,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    829624005228
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  11. Fail74,776 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    226578444415
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass74,776 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    907448844107
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass72,836 miles (+707)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    439975033117
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass72,129 miles (+3,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    119152082009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass68,888 miles (+1,659)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,888 miles
    Test number
    359604221060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

  16. Pass67,229 miles (+1,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    813900959361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass65,695 miles (+2,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    832458249029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass63,688 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    680370638049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,429 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    743001237021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    251611336086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AMH

Does L40 AMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AMH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AMH?
The MOT on L40 AMH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AMH done?
L40 AMH was recorded at 78,770 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 964 miles a year.
Has L40 AMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AMH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AMH 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 L40 AMH find?
L40 AMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all; exhaust system corroded at rear; main beam flash is not operating, and 5 more.

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