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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L40 EFCMOT history

L40 EFC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L40 EFC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,123 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EFC was last recorded at 65,123 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,888 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,235 miles
Average per year
6,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,123 miles
  • 2025 – 57,888 miles
  • 2024 – 54,234 miles
  • 2023 – 51,797 miles
  • 2022 – 49,823 miles
  • 2021 – 45,373 miles
  • 2020 – 38,608 miles
  • 2019 – 29,161 miles
  • 2018 – 17,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,123 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,123 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    514108904752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,888 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    788373494436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,234 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    408105045517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a cut to the outer sidewall. no visible cords. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass51,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    485556671195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail51,797 miles (+1,974)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    584522038269
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal will not release (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,823 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    814137060901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,373 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    985545097329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,608 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    427160839897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,161 miles (+12,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    864214884382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    132473347567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 EFC

Does L40 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EFC is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EFC?
The MOT on L40 EFC is valid until 13 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 EFC done?
L40 EFC was recorded at 65,123 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,286 miles a year.
Has L40 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EFC has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 EFC 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 EFC find?
L40 EFC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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