Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc
L40 FTSMOT history
L40 FTS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 43,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 43,979 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 FTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 30 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 FTS was last recorded at 43,979 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 43,978 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,979 miles
- 2025 – 41,046 miles
- 2024 – 34,257 miles
- 2023 – 24,032 miles
- 2022 – 20,772 miles
- 2021 – 18,577 miles
- 2020 – 14,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,979 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 28 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,979 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 43,979 miles
- Test number
- 445330474015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail43,978 miles (+2,932)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,978 miles
- Test number
- 816191761183
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,046 miles (+6,789)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 41,046 miles
- Test number
- 393212028325
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,257 miles (+10,225)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 34,257 miles
- Test number
- 110385167080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,032 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 24,032 miles
- Test number
- 760677879324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,931 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 22,931 miles
- Test number
- 682205035429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass20,772 miles (+2,195)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 20,772 miles
- Test number
- 907878611869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,577 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 18,577 miles
- Test number
- 951510606423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 14,656 miles
- Test number
- 175033915204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 FTS
- Does L40 FTS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 FTS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 FTS?
- The MOT on L40 FTS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 FTS done?
- L40 FTS was recorded at 43,979 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
- Has L40 FTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 FTS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 FTS 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 FTS find?
- L40 FTS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.
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