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Mercedes-Benz E

Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 2,790 cc

L43 CVKMOT history

L43 CVK is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
181,928 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 CVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 CVK was last recorded at 181,928 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,904 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
9,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 181,928 miles
  • 2020 – 174,716 miles
  • 2019 – 155,916 miles
  • 2018 – 150,738 miles
  • 2017 – 138,876 miles
  • 2016 – 129,017 miles
  • 2015 – 120,721 miles
  • 2014 – 110,087 miles
  • 2013 – 106,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper top mount deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Differential mounts damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,928 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,928 miles
    Test number
    454705842856
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,904 miles (+7,188)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,904 miles
    Test number
    153265259774
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,716 miles (+18,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,716 miles
    Test number
    184682768125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    489742610605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounts damaged

  5. Fail155,916 miles (+5,178)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    737311730895
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounts damaged

  6. Pass150,738 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,738 miles
    Test number
    121668410599
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,738 miles (+11,862)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,738 miles
    Test number
    395223038447
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,876 miles (+9,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,876 miles
    Test number
    706772025138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Has A Nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass129,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    829197299954
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail129,017 miles (+8,296)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    251556233103
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass120,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    115175505192
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail120,721 miles (+10,634)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    548904605177
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass110,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    905896254042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,087 miles (+3,194)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    137223754004
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass106,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,893 miles
    Test number
    326940623423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,054 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,054 km
    Test number
    878550623242
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass106,054 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,054 km
    Test number
    989982622283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L43 CVK

Does L43 CVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 CVK expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 CVK?
The MOT on L43 CVK expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 CVK done?
L43 CVK was recorded at 181,928 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 9,060 miles a year.
Has L43 CVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 CVK has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L43 CVK 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 L43 CVK find?
L43 CVK passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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