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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.

L4 BGL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,488 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Pass160,948 miles (+20,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,948 miles
    Test number
    564677480029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass130,000 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    619825642124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass43,488 miles (+11,117)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    925936361264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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