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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L40 ULUMOT history

L40 ULU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L40 ULU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,317 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ULU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ULU was last recorded at 109,317 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,784 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,533 miles
Average per year
6,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,317 miles
  • 2025 – 103,784 miles
  • 2024 – 99,096 miles
  • 2023 – 94,269 miles
  • 2022 – 89,796 miles
  • 2021 – 80,723 miles
  • 2020 – 74,210 miles
  • 2019 – 69,524 miles
  • 2018 – 62,656 miles
  • 2017 – 52,637 miles
  • 2016 – 47,658 miles
  • 2015 – 37,545 miles
  • 2014 – 27,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    322597432878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,317 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    406139310858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Hole in tread with rusting plies exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,784 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    130952894269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,096 miles
    Test number
    640633574345
    • AdvisoryRight side (Orange) boost hose starting to split

  5. Fail99,096 miles (+4,827)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,096 miles
    Test number
    415197705623
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRight side (Orange) boost hose starting to split

  6. Pass94,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    554785663960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,267 miles (+4,471)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    730668581466
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass89,796 miles (+9,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    955042727074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,723 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    831579339651
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,210 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    529315087101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres a little worn on outside edges and some minor cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,524 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    633843153703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    552830297562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,656 miles (+10,019)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    415280715306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass52,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    693555460573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,637 miles (+4,979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    226854410103
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass47,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    963914675747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,658 miles (+10,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    197215086829
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    529265523034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,545 miles (+9,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    928076352844
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Fail27,634 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,634 miles
    Test number
    326092374422
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testUpper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

  21. Pass27,634 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,634 miles
    Test number
    576302074291
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

Questions about L40 ULU

Does L40 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ULU is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ULU?
The MOT on L40 ULU is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ULU done?
L40 ULU was recorded at 109,317 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,808 miles a year.
Has L40 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ULU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 ULU 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 ULU find?
L40 ULU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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