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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L40 JOSMOT history

L40 JOS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L40 JOS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,975 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JOS was last recorded at 117,975 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,589 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
8,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,975 miles
  • 2024 – 112,589 miles
  • 2023 – 105,497 miles
  • 2022 – 100,614 miles
  • 2021 – 92,860 miles
  • 2020 – 81,288 miles
  • 2019 – 65,076 miles
  • 2018 – 56,683 miles
  • 2017 – 48,306 miles
  • 2016 – 38,203 miles
  • 2015 – 29,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,975 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on edges ,poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,975 miles (+5,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    160850653835
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on edges ,poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,589 miles (+7,092)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    662480176455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass105,497 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    399367998128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge

  4. Pass100,614 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    310217683315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,860 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    356007661208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,597 miles (+11,309)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    291970504423
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,288 miles (+16,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    167716782384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    400218634206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,076 miles (+8,393)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    265609183983
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  10. Pass56,683 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,683 miles
    Test number
    753437617586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,306 miles (+10,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,306 miles
    Test number
    743273967392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass38,203 miles (+8,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    260979807138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,463 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    598664735188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,461 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,461 miles
    Test number
    668981135188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer wall

Questions about L40 JOS

Does L40 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JOS is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 JOS?
The MOT on L40 JOS is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JOS done?
L40 JOS was recorded at 117,975 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
Has L40 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JOS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 JOS 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 JOS find?
L40 JOS passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on edges ,poor condition; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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