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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,199 cc

L47 XDSMOT history

L47 XDS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
129,125 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 XDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 XDS was last recorded at 129,125 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,941 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
1,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,125 miles
  • 2023 – 128,941 miles
  • 2022 – 128,933 miles
  • 2021 – 128,493 miles
  • 2020 – 127,639 miles
  • 2018 – 126,298 miles
  • 2017 – 123,230 miles
  • 2008 – 110,252 miles
  • 2007 – 103,473 miles
  • 2006 – 94,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,125 miles (+184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    171617380589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,941 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    819341845656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,933 miles (+440)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,933 miles
    Test number
    976829214611
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,493 miles (+854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,493 miles
    Test number
    108042917190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass127,639 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,639 miles
    Test number
    527813671707
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake/fuel pipes covered in grease

  6. Fail127,639 miles (+2)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,639 miles
    Test number
    504450817109
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake/fuel pipes covered in grease

  7. Fail127,637 miles (+1,339)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,637 miles
    Test number
    628090988109
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre and rear upper pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre and upper pipes

  8. Pass126,298 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,298 miles
    Test number
    160728807186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    615331166815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in inner wing

  10. Fail123,230 miles (+212)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    805422920738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in inner wing

  11. Fail123,018 miles (+12,766)16 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    490067100726
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened centre pipes (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear fuel pipes croddoed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel acrh (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers badly worn
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion including suspension front and rear

  12. Pass110,252 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    692594658358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,473 miles (+9,141)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    184602677025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFeul piping has corrosion

  14. Pass94,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,332 miles
    Test number
    750303276038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L47 XDS

Does L47 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L47 XDS expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L47 XDS?
The MOT on L47 XDS expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L47 XDS done?
L47 XDS was recorded at 129,125 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 1,948 miles a year.
Has L47 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 XDS has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L47 XDS 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 L47 XDS find?
L47 XDS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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