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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L40 DSLMOT history

L40 DSL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L40 DSL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,130 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DSL was last recorded at 124,130 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,403 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,727 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,130 miles
  • 2025 – 122,403 miles
  • 2024 – 118,812 miles
  • 2023 – 112,085 miles
  • 2022 – 104,558 miles
  • 2021 – 97,947 miles
  • 2020 – 91,137 miles
  • 2019 – 84,861 miles
  • 2018 – 76,978 miles
  • 2017 – 70,045 miles
  • 2016 – 62,718 miles
  • 2015 – 51,926 miles
  • 2014 – 41,645 miles
  • 2013 – 35,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,130 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    286150727963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,403 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    180025353306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,812 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    709413508012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,085 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,085 miles
    Test number
    229191712345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,558 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    199143990287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,947 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    153562790314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,137 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    424211234298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,861 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    372779335604
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil under max
    • AdvisoryCentral under tray fitted unable to check ridged brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper slide dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  9. Fail84,861 miles (+7,883)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    712472052556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil under max
    • AdvisoryCentral under tray fitted unable to check ridged brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper slide dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  10. Pass76,978 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    362174620157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,958 miles (+6,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    762195363114
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,045 miles (+7,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    328318777956
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmission too low to record

  13. Pass62,718 miles (+10,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    829813032998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass51,926 miles (+10,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    295590215055
    • NoteEmissions too low too read

  15. Pass41,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    159493014006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,645 miles (+5,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    989700914047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,772 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,772 miles
    Test number
    276270253477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L40 DSL

Does L40 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DSL is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DSL?
The MOT on L40 DSL is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DSL done?
L40 DSL was recorded at 124,130 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has L40 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DSL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 DSL 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 DSL find?
L40 DSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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