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White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L44 FOUMOT history

L44 FOU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L44 FOU white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,056 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L44 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L44 FOU was last recorded at 126,056 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,041 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,056 miles
  • 2025 – 115,003 miles
  • 2024 – 107,832 miles
  • 2023 – 96,217 miles
  • 2022 – 87,179 miles
  • 2021 – 81,023 miles
  • 2020 – 74,463 miles
  • 2019 – 63,381 miles
  • 2018 – 53,401 miles
  • 2016 – 45,543 miles
  • 2015 – 32,282 miles
  • 2014 – 26,161 miles
  • 2013 – 23,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,056 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s rear trailing arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS Rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,056 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    747940183182
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s rear trailing arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,041 miles (+11,038)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    678364382542
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s rear trailing arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,003 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    999037463710
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,864 miles (+7,032)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,864 miles
    Test number
    762696918727
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative front left and rear right sensor damaged. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,832 miles (+11,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    310039286644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,217 miles (+9,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    645480125676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,179 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    784783845903
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    853854848122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,023 miles (+6,560)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    720831014840
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass74,463 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    210503589557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail74,378 miles (+10,997)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    716460015213
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass63,381 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    748572024182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail63,365 miles (+9,964)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    298253444960
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass53,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    991914831726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail53,400 miles (+7,857)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    146677129056
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass45,543 miles (+13,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    159845343774
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass32,282 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,282 miles
    Test number
    977788225159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,161 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    725743224189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,722 miles
    Test number
    686824483074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L44 FOU

Does L44 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L44 FOU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L44 FOU?
The MOT on L44 FOU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L44 FOU done?
L44 FOU was recorded at 126,056 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,999 miles a year.
Has L44 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L44 FOU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L44 FOU 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 L44 FOU find?
L44 FOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi corroded; rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s rear trailing arm inner bushes perished.

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