Mercedes 609D

White · Diesel · 1993 · 3,972 cc

L41 MWJMOT history

L41 MWJ is a white diesel Mercedes 609D first used on 27 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 542,653 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
542,653 km
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,591 km
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L41 MWJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L41 MWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
609D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 MWJ was last recorded at 542,653 km on 14 Oct 2026, 109 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
542,544 km · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
109 km
Average per year
2,591 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 542,653 km
  • 2025 – 541,187 km
  • 2024 – 539,630 km
  • 2023 – 537,890 km
  • 2021 – 535,158 km
  • 2017 – 523,435 km
  • 2015 – 516,983 km
  • 2014 – 514,989 km
  • 2013 – 511,436 km
  • 2011 – 503,913 km
  • 2009 – 503,176 km
  • 2008 – 494,017 km
  • 2007 – 490,732 km
  • 2006 – 489,465 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass542,653 km
  • MinorElectrical wiring insecure underside near gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre build date 2005, customer advisedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion outside prescribed areas, inc n/s/f/ floor, n/s/r body quarter, o/s/r quarter. n/s inner sill, o/s inner sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWater tank secured with rachet strip, attached to leaf spring o/s/r, customer advised to use different anchor pointRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass542,653 km (+109)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    542,653 km
    Test number
    291355595897
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure underside near gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre build date 2005, customer advised
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outside prescribed areas, inc n/s/f/ floor, n/s/r body quarter, o/s/r quarter. n/s inner sill, o/s inner sill
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fitted
    • AdvisoryWater tank secured with rachet strip, attached to leaf spring o/s/r, customer advised to use different anchor point

  2. Fail542,544 km (+1,357)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    542,544 km
    Test number
    592330054803
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier 3 batteries fitted on shelf on n/s insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% n/s/r slow to apply, o/s/r fast to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure underside near gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre build date 2005, customer advised
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outside prescribed areas, inc n/s/f/ floor, n/s/r body quarter, o/s/r quarter. n/s inner sill, o/s inner sill
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fitted
    • AdvisoryWater tank secured with rachet strip, attached to leaf spring o/s/r, customer advised to use different anchor point

  3. Pass541,187 km (+1,557)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    541,187 km
    Test number
    789517175224
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass539,630 km (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    539,630 km
    Test number
    918558108920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass537,890 km (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    537,890 km
    Test number
    838384711067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail537,866 km (+935)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    537,866 km
    Test number
    329319102167
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass536,931 km (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    536,931 km
    Test number
    154214047521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass535,158 km (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    535,158 km
    Test number
    117191394448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner and outer tyres sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner and outer tyres sidewall perishing

  9. Fail534,903 km1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    534,903 km
    Test number
    358407656653
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box to off side front hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and off side front king pins slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner and outer tyres side walls perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner and outer tyres side walls perishing

  10. Pass533,186 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    533,186 miles
    Test number
    263289748490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass528,355 miles (+3,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    528,355 miles
    Test number
    855645929816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass524,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    524,761 miles
    Test number
    810972298448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail524,761 miles (+1,219)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    524,761 miles
    Test number
    272629195735
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked at cylinder (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass523,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    523,542 miles
    Test number
    273680796851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail523,435 km4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    523,435 km
    Test number
    794615980043
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass520,713 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    520,713 miles
    Test number
    765489397222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail520,660 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    520,660 miles
    Test number
    589809903197
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass516,983 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    516,983 km
    Test number
    378860345112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail516,983 km1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    516,983 km
    Test number
    867550245154
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass515,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    515,703 miles
    Test number
    917841344193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail514,989 km (+3,553)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    514,989 km
    Test number
    167733134168
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass511,436 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    511,436 km
    Test number
    216015633403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail511,436 miles (+3,236)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    511,436 miles
    Test number
    409037023138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass508,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    508,200 miles
    Test number
    199270032193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail508,200 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    508,200 miles
    Test number
    706280432141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass503,913 km (+737)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    503,913 km
    Test number
    566884421192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass503,176 km (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    503,176 km
    Test number
    313221609452
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint!
    • NoteVehicle tested as motorhome!

  28. Fail503,168 km (+9,151)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    503,168 km
    Test number
    400818589197
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint!
    • NoteVehicle tested as motorhome!

  29. Pass494,017 km (+222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    494,017 km
    Test number
    290506678155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail493,795 km (+3,063)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    493,795 km
    Test number
    934703268134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteHandbrake application uneven
    • NoteAxle 2 nearside tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteSide marker light nearside rear inoperative

  31. Pass490,732 km (+1,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    490,732 km
    Test number
    373396437155
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside sills surface corrosion may need attention before next mot.

  32. Pass489,465 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    489,465 km
    Test number
    293123496069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 MWJ

Does L41 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 MWJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 MWJ?
The MOT on L41 MWJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 MWJ done?
L41 MWJ was recorded at 542,653 km at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,591 km a year.
Has L41 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 MWJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L41 MWJ 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 MWJ find?
L41 MWJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: electrical wiring insecure underside near gearbox; nearside front tyre build date 2005, customer advised; corrosion outside prescribed areas, inc n/s/f/ floor, n/s/r body quarter, o/s/r quarter. n/s inner sill, o/s inner sill, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L41 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.