
Mercedes-Benz 410
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,874 cc
L41 MEWMOT history
L41 MEW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 410 first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,360 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 200,360 km
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,588 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L41 MEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 410
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L41 MEW was last recorded at 200,360 km on 21 Apr 2026, 4,160 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 196,200 km · 3 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,160 km
- Average per year
- 1,588 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,360 km
- 2023 – 196,200 km
- 2022 – 194,888 km
- 2021 – 193,203 km
- 2019 – 191,924 km
- 2018 – 190,050 km
- 2015 – 184,102 km
- 2014 – 178,882 km
- 2005 – 167,692 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear diff pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,360 km1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 200,360 km
- Test number
- 626625466867
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear diff pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass199,776 miles (+39)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 199,776 miles
- Test number
- 945594317797
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Throughout system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail199,737 miles (+2,003)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,737 miles
- Test number
- 302474935638
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Throughout system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass197,734 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 197,734 miles
- Test number
- 325999162170
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass196,200 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 196,200 km
- Test number
- 747897765473
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail196,144 miles1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,144 miles
- Test number
- 323637360289
- DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass194,888 km (+1,685)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 194,888 km
- Test number
- 526830195746
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass193,203 km (+1,279)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 193,203 km
- Test number
- 161136155245
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass191,924 km (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 191,924 km
- Test number
- 544883242899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail191,874 km (+1,824)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,874 km
- Test number
- 388710379301
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass190,050 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 190,050 km
- Test number
- 449214690294
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight play in rear diff pinion
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass188,770 miles (+1,399)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 188,770 miles
- Test number
- 466002801432
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass187,371 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 187,371 miles
- Test number
- 896212150538
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass184,102 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 184,102 km
- Test number
- 467223285122
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust rusty
Pass178,920 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 178,920 miles
- Test number
- 685968284154
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail178,882 km6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,882 km
- Test number
- 227962684495
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass178,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 178,688 miles
- Test number
- 314436760406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,676 miles (+800)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,676 miles
- Test number
- 901986460223
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass177,876 miles (+582)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 177,876 miles
- Test number
- 751233369054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,294 miles (+3,684)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 177,294 miles
- Test number
- 314850647330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 173,610 miles
- Test number
- 482702736368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,692 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 167,692 km
- Test number
- 371951875208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,692 km10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,692 km
- Test number
- 254376865246
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about L41 MEW
- Does L41 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 MEW is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L41 MEW?
- The MOT on L41 MEW is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L41 MEW done?
- L41 MEW was recorded at 200,360 km at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,588 km a year.
- Has L41 MEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L41 MEW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L41 MEW 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 L41 MEW find?
- L41 MEW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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