
Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
L40 YNYMOT history
L40 YNY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 68,645 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 YNY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 8 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 YNY was last recorded at 68,645 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 68,643 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,645 miles
- 2025 – 63,938 miles
- 2024 – 59,524 miles
- 2023 – 55,375 miles
- 2022 – 51,514 miles
- 2021 – 47,953 miles
- 2020 – 45,772 miles
- 2019 – 40,195 miles
- 2018 – 30,835 miles
- 2017 – 21,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,645 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 68,645 miles
- Test number
- 773407898061
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail68,643 miles (+4,705)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,643 miles
- Test number
- 214601548346
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass63,938 miles (+4,414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 63,938 miles
- Test number
- 537980637411
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, damage to sidewall and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,524 miles (+4,149)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 59,524 miles
- Test number
- 302090769107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,375 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 55,375 miles
- Test number
- 811930584588
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,514 miles (+3,561)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 51,514 miles
- Test number
- 921984046391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,953 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 47,953 miles
- Test number
- 689512948316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,772 miles (+5,577)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 45,772 miles
- Test number
- 178836361658
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,195 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,195 miles
- Test number
- 563463347740
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail40,192 miles (+9,357)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,192 miles
- Test number
- 991397657499
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,835 miles (+9,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 30,835 miles
- Test number
- 160081402282
- AdvisoryCentral Lower full undertray so limited checks to underside
Pass21,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 21,288 miles
- Test number
- 287636217958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 YNY
- Does L40 YNY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YNY is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 YNY?
- The MOT on L40 YNY 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 YNY done?
- L40 YNY was recorded at 68,645 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
- Has L40 YNY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 YNY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 YNY 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 YNY find?
- L40 YNY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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