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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L40 ELVMOT history

L40 ELV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L40 ELV grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,975 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ELV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ELV was last recorded at 45,975 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,509 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,466 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,975 miles
  • 2025 – 42,509 miles
  • 2024 – 39,167 miles
  • 2023 – 35,813 miles
  • 2021 – 34,458 miles
  • 2020 – 29,694 miles
  • 2019 – 21,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,975 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,975 miles (+3,466)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    914748419728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass42,509 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    503942232554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    103055629674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,165 miles (+3,352)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    199175244327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    537435604595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail35,813 miles (+1,355)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    634788946166
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,458 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    606702807611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,694 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,694 miles
    Test number
    643690459837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,313 miles
    Test number
    420347986962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,313 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,313 miles
    Test number
    809607661449
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L40 ELV

Does L40 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ELV is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ELV?
The MOT on L40 ELV is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ELV done?
L40 ELV was recorded at 45,975 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has L40 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ELV has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 ELV 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 ELV find?
L40 ELV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged slight damage on outer wall.

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