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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L4 JPSMOT history

L4 JPS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,527 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JPS was last recorded at 120,527 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,430 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,097 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,527 miles
  • 2025 – 119,430 miles
  • 2023 – 117,004 miles
  • 2022 – 114,630 miles
  • 2021 – 112,255 miles
  • 2020 – 110,368 miles
  • 2019 – 109,435 miles
  • 2018 – 109,179 miles
  • 2017 – 108,717 miles
  • 2016 – 107,550 miles
  • 2015 – 106,983 miles
  • 2014 – 106,423 miles
  • 2012 – 104,798 miles
  • 2011 – 103,540 miles
  • 2009 – 99,322 miles
  • 2008 – 95,185 miles
  • 2007 – 93,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,527 miles (+1,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,527 miles
    Test number
    207061043960
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,430 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    664224092865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,004 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    820898793116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,964 miles (+2,334)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    446201790179
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,630 miles (+2,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,630 miles
    Test number
    466557868270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just required - recommend inspection/adjustment

  6. Pass112,255 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,255 miles
    Test number
    849090713184
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  7. Pass110,368 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    865200962482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,435 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    650527730890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,179 miles
    Test number
    620284611291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,178 miles (+461)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,178 miles
    Test number
    137098437679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,717 miles (+1,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    906249212557
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded b oth (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNear side front and both rear tyres has surface crackes
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  12. Pass107,550 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    650121711325
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs has surface rust

  13. Pass106,983 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    135511115186
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail106,982 miles (+559)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    695302685082
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

  15. Pass106,423 miles (+1,625)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    688834684090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  16. Pass104,798 miles (+1,258)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,798 miles
    Test number
    498603662097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear nearside brake binding slightly causing pads to wear.

  17. Pass103,540 miles (+4,218)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    547403351044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear fuel lines corroded.

  18. Pass99,322 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    492362469087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear barke hoses ferruls slightly corroded

  19. Fail99,320 miles (+4,135)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    110097659055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear barke hoses ferruls slightly corroded

  20. Pass95,185 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,185 miles
    Test number
    104776328426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteHeadlights have beam deflectors fitted.

  21. Fail95,185 miles (+2,036)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,185 miles
    Test number
    891016928039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteHeadlights have beam deflectors fitted.

  22. Pass93,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    330026217093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,149 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    731966017064
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L4 JPS

Does L4 JPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JPS is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 JPS?
The MOT on L4 JPS is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 JPS done?
L4 JPS was recorded at 120,527 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has L4 JPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JPS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 JPS 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 JPS find?
L4 JPS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inside tread, and 1 more.

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