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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.

L40 YNY grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass68,645 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass51,514 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    921984046391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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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