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Mercedes-Benz 320

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L456 LWRMOT history

L456 LWR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 103,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,778 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 LWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 LWR was last recorded at 103,778 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,358 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
1,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,778 miles
  • 2025 – 103,358 miles
  • 2023 – 101,814 miles
  • 2022 – 97,332 miles
  • 2021 – 93,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,778 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 5 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,778 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    478262720547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,358 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    952620748739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,814 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,814 miles
    Test number
    524462243093
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass97,332 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    760388538200
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass93,568 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    666409936050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,566 miles7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    960603028075
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure lens (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about L456 LWR

Does L456 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L456 LWR is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L456 LWR?
The MOT on L456 LWR is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L456 LWR done?
L456 LWR was recorded at 103,778 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,954 miles a year.
Has L456 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 LWR has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L456 LWR 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 L456 LWR find?
L456 LWR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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