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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L4 BALMOT history

L4 BAL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,106 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BAL was last recorded at 89,106 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,882 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,106 miles
  • 2025 – 88,882 miles
  • 2024 – 88,737 miles
  • 2023 – 88,505 miles
  • 2022 – 88,402 miles
  • 2020 – 88,214 miles
  • 2019 – 87,954 miles
  • 2011 – 87,556 miles
  • 2010 – 86,551 miles
  • 2009 – 86,503 miles
  • 2008 – 85,421 miles
  • 2007 – 78,917 miles
  • 2006 – 73,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,106 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    551563082722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,882 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    409391129918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,737 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    317379135667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,505 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    818098647104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,402 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    398095948225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,214 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    990794557577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,954 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    226880390008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,556 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    377238801489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Pass86,551 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    384810910253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,503 miles (+1,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    823008039043
    • NoteStrong advise 3x rear brake pipes coroded
  11. Pass85,421 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    294711058098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    911543257032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,907 miles (+70)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    121103757416
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  14. Fail78,837 miles (+5,185)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    100646047080
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass73,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    161704746048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BAL

Does L4 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BAL is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BAL?
The MOT on L4 BAL is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BAL done?
L4 BAL was recorded at 89,106 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 757 miles a year.
Has L4 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BAL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2007.
Has the mileage on L4 BAL 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 L4 BAL find?
L4 BAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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