
Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
L4 BGLMOT history
L4 BGL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 166,488 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BGL was last recorded at 166,488 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 164,686 miles · 11 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,802 miles
- Average per year
- 9,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 166,488 miles
- 2023 – 164,686 miles
- 2022 – 160,948 miles
- 2021 – 140,570 miles
- 2020 – 130,000 miles
- 2019 – 119,522 miles
- 2018 – 109,642 miles
- 2017 – 91,389 miles
- 2016 – 83,489 miles
- 2015 – 78,518 miles
- 2014 – 71,623 miles
- 2013 – 62,858 miles
- 2012 – 54,117 miles
- 2011 – 43,488 miles
- 2010 – 32,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,488 miles (+1,802)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 166,488 miles
- Test number
- 580537275347
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,686 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 164,686 miles
- Test number
- 176144001950
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail164,686 miles (+3,738)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,686 miles
- Test number
- 324738548527
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass160,948 miles (+20,378)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,948 miles
- Test number
- 564677480029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,570 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 140,570 miles
- Test number
- 378195802661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,000 miles (+10,478)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,000 miles
- Test number
- 619825642124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,522 miles (+9,880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,522 miles
- Test number
- 203361264049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,642 miles (+18,253)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,642 miles
- Test number
- 858140278005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,389 miles (+403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,389 miles
- Test number
- 673521898650
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail90,986 miles (+7,497)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,986 miles
- Test number
- 720512459425
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
Pass83,489 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,489 miles
- Test number
- 690678876900
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,518 miles (+6,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,518 miles
- Test number
- 697928836118
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass71,623 miles (+8,765)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,623 miles
- Test number
- 475048754248
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,858 miles (+8,741)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,858 miles
- Test number
- 278752863255
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,117 miles (+10,629)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,117 miles
- Test number
- 759209962274
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,488 miles (+11,117)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 43,488 miles
- Test number
- 925936361264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,371 miles
- Test number
- 274033660218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 BGL
- Does L4 BGL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 BGL expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BGL?
- The MOT on L4 BGL expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 BGL done?
- L4 BGL was recorded at 166,488 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 9,553 miles a year.
- Has L4 BGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BGL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 BGL 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 BGL find?
- L4 BGL passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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