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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass77,403 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. Pass72,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    892406647020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass68,674 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    847165713385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,402 miles (+3,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    369005322345
    • NoteOil leak
  16. 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)
  17. Pass61,437 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    735536011382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. Pass52,703 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    924882029042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,781 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    200939848043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,438 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,438 miles
    Test number
    374288516307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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