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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,199 cc

L42 SEVMOT history

L42 SEV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,573 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 SEV was last recorded at 108,573 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2010: 82,144 miles, lower than 88,942 miles on 19 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,565 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,573 miles
  • 2024 – 108,565 miles
  • 2023 – 108,122 miles
  • 2022 – 107,940 miles
  • 2021 – 107,717 miles
  • 2020 – 104,783 miles
  • 2019 – 96,950 miles
  • 2018 – 89,513 miles
  • 2017 – 82,398 miles
  • 2015 – 82,341 miles
  • 2012 – 82,165 miles
  • 2010 – 82,144 miles
  • 2007 – 88,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,573 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracking needs replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    272822112858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    472415984743
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    463813394146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,565 miles (+443)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    582123396636
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,122 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,122 miles
    Test number
    930450180699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,940 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,940 miles
    Test number
    345455255949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,717 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,717 miles
    Test number
    311947903832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,715 miles (+2,932)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,715 miles
    Test number
    766702717926
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,783 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    519512670994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,950 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    903023056657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,513 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    358208590785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,398 miles
    Test number
    881557513540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking needs replacing

  13. Fail82,398 miles (+57)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,398 miles
    Test number
    968523929791
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking needs replacing

  14. Pass82,341 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    943296741742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass82,165 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    319124492094
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail82,160 miles (+16)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    119773492012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket insucure

  17. Pass82,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    353740960250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,144 miles (-6,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    392323650418
    • FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

  19. Pass88,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    991343957332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,942 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    454956047369
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L42 SEV

Does L42 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 SEV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 SEV?
The MOT on L42 SEV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 SEV done?
L42 SEV was recorded at 108,573 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has L42 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 SEV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L42 SEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L42 SEV find?
L42 SEV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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