Mercedes-Benz E
White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
L40 PBLMOT history
L40 PBL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 162,903 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,646 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 PBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 PBL was last recorded at 162,903 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,692 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 211 miles
- Average per year
- 11,646 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,903 miles
- 2025 – 150,889 miles
- 2024 – 138,731 miles
- 2023 – 123,926 miles
- 2022 – 106,859 miles
- 2021 – 102,222 miles
- 2020 – 93,593 miles
- 2019 – 82,206 miles
- 2018 – 69,222 miles
- 2017 – 56,712 miles
- 2016 – 43,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,903 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under tray sodden in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (recommended) (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose & abs wiring bracket loose (recommended)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,903 miles (+211)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 162,903 miles
- Test number
- 835294950696
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under tray sodden in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (recommended) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose & abs wiring bracket loose (recommended)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,692 miles (+11,803)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,692 miles
- Test number
- 136339260230
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under tray sodden in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (recommended) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose & abs wiring bracket loose (recommended)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,889 miles (+685)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,889 miles
- Test number
- 187022385301
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded,recommended (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front abs wiring loose ,fixing bracket loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose loose ,fixing bracket loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail150,204 miles (+11,473)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,204 miles
- Test number
- 762864368325
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (RECOMMENDED) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front abs wiring fixing brake loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose fixing brake loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass138,731 miles (+14,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,731 miles
- Test number
- 787682137856
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,926 miles (+17,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,926 miles
- Test number
- 505293000053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,859 miles (+4,637)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,859 miles
- Test number
- 987494392625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,222 miles (+8,629)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,222 miles
- Test number
- 904288603691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,593 miles (+11,387)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 93,593 miles
- Test number
- 273093393443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,206 miles (+12,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,206 miles
- Test number
- 978252210305
- AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted
Pass69,222 miles (+12,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 69,222 miles
- Test number
- 489058965457
- AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted
Pass56,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 56,712 miles
- Test number
- 974321103990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,712 miles (+12,964)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,712 miles
- Test number
- 320262931804
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' boxing gloves removed from mirror placed on front seat (8.3.1e)
Pass43,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,748 miles
- Test number
- 181075653905
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryAll four tyre treads low
Questions about L40 PBL
- Does L40 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PBL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 PBL?
- The MOT on L40 PBL is valid until 20 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 PBL done?
- L40 PBL was recorded at 162,903 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 11,646 miles a year.
- Has L40 PBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 PBL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 PBL 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 PBL find?
- L40 PBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive under tray sodden in oil; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 4 more.
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