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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L40 NGAMOT history

L40 NGA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 198,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

L40 NGA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
198,173 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NGA was last recorded at 198,173 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 4,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,550 miles · 14 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,623 miles
Average per year
13,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,173 miles
  • 2021 – 193,550 miles
  • 2020 – 186,598 miles
  • 2019 – 184,648 miles
  • 2017 – 163,622 miles
  • 2016 – 139,977 miles
  • 2014 – 102,867 miles
  • 2012 – 70,428 miles
  • 2011 – 52,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front tyre inner wall worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front both sides shocks slightly bouncing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    198,173 miles
    Test number
    486453330422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail198,173 miles (+4,623)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,173 miles
    Test number
    266245212837
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass193,550 miles (+6,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,550 miles
    Test number
    502588489287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass186,598 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,598 miles
    Test number
    975481921239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,648 miles
    Test number
    130443299456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,648 miles (+21,026)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,648 miles
    Test number
    694174293113
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass163,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,622 miles
    Test number
    541932320508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    833572324014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shocks slightly bouncing

  9. FailMileage not read6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757785032952
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shocks slightly bouncing

  10. Pass139,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,977 miles
    Test number
    561172848075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,977 miles (+37,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,977 miles
    Test number
    269775199906
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass102,867 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    897660994033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail102,618 miles (+32,190)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    265645484044
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,428 miles (+18,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    655538762236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    596637461236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L40 NGA

Does L40 NGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 NGA expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 NGA?
The MOT on L40 NGA expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 NGA done?
L40 NGA was recorded at 198,173 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 13,562 miles a year.
Has L40 NGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NGA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 NGA 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 NGA find?
L40 NGA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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