
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc
L49 HHMMOT history
L49 HHM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 77,403 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L49 HHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 18 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L49 HHM was last recorded at 77,403 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 77,403 miles · 9 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,403 miles
- 2021 – 77,128 miles
- 2020 – 76,907 miles
- 2019 – 76,585 miles
- 2018 – 75,909 miles
- 2017 – 75,161 miles
- 2016 – 74,327 miles
- 2015 – 72,978 miles
- 2014 – 71,041 miles
- 2013 – 68,674 miles
- 2012 – 65,402 miles
- 2011 – 61,437 miles
- 2010 – 58,040 miles
- 2009 – 52,703 miles
- 2008 – 50,781 miles
- 2006 – 48,438 miles
- 2005 – 47,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryDiff leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,403 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,403 miles
- Test number
- 779121067620
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDiff leak
Fail77,403 miles (+275)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,403 miles
- Test number
- 340841710448
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDiff leak
Pass77,128 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,128 miles
- Test number
- 754263003592
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail77,128 miles (+221)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,128 miles
- Test number
- 782170524374
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO TOO HIGH (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass76,907 miles (+322)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,907 miles
- Test number
- 856315830827
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bearing noisy
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,585 miles (+676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,585 miles
- Test number
- 870770793424
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,909 miles (+748)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 75,909 miles
- Test number
- 461650297077
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,161 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 75,161 miles
- Test number
- 412624973899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail75,161 miles (+834)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,161 miles
- Test number
- 494072006387
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass74,327 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 74,327 miles
- Test number
- 369153249099
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 72,978 miles
- Test number
- 892406647020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,978 miles (+1,937)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,978 miles
- Test number
- 386517775487
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass71,041 miles (+2,367)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 71,041 miles
- Test number
- 415601824377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass68,674 miles (+3,272)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 847165713385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,402 miles (+3,965)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,402 miles
- Test number
- 369005322345
- NoteOil leak
Fail61,437 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,437 miles
- Test number
- 198376311319
- Repaired at testOuter Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,437 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 61,437 miles
- Test number
- 735536011382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,040 miles7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 58,040 miles
- Test number
- 422362640360
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHorn is slightly low but still clear
Fail58,040 miles (+3,310)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,040 miles
- Test number
- 500991840321
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHorn is slightly low but still clear
Pass54,730 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 54,730 miles
- Test number
- 160188110088
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass52,703 miles (+1,922)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,703 miles
- Test number
- 924882029042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,781 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 50,781 miles
- Test number
- 200939848043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,438 miles (+1,432)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,438 miles
- Test number
- 374288516307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 47,006 miles
- Test number
- 133648515318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L49 HHM
- Does L49 HHM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L49 HHM expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L49 HHM?
- The MOT on L49 HHM expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L49 HHM done?
- L49 HHM was recorded at 77,403 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
- Has L49 HHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L49 HHM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L49 HHM 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 L49 HHM find?
- L49 HHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; diff leak.
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