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Mercedes-Benz E

Brown · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

L4 KCFMOT history

L4 KCF is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,815 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KCF was last recorded at 37,815 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2008: 12,400 miles, lower than 13,726 miles on 9 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,583 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
1,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,815 miles
  • 2025 – 37,583 miles
  • 2024 – 37,047 miles
  • 2023 – 36,503 miles
  • 2021 – 35,906 miles
  • 2020 – 35,686 miles
  • 2019 – 34,759 miles
  • 2017 – 32,011 miles
  • 2016 – 29,530 miles
  • 2015 – 27,320 miles
  • 2014 – 26,773 miles
  • 2013 – 24,965 miles
  • 2012 – 24,914 miles
  • 2011 – 22,685 miles
  • 2010 – 20,205 miles
  • 2009 – 17,780 miles
  • 2008 – 12,400 miles
  • 2007 – 13,726 miles
  • 2006 – 12,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,815 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    523110999311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,583 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    803727291528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,047 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    162322202721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,503 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    442516095989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,906 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    633920386286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,686 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    486248503318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,759 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    709207956748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,011 miles (+2,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    345440249845
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  9. Pass29,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,530 miles
    Test number
    291184904273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,530 miles (+2,210)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,530 miles
    Test number
    260545994992
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass27,320 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    758710345154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,773 miles (+1,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,773 miles
    Test number
    145444504175
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass24,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    835803903144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,965 miles (+51)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    919682203136
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass24,914 miles (+2,229)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    899757352276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  16. Pass22,685 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    246775551260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perishing
  17. Fail22,685 miles (+2,480)3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    429865351232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perishing
  18. Pass20,205 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    404569630267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Strut Top Mounts Perished
    • NoteOSF Tyre Low
  19. Fail20,205 miles (+2,425)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    291875430247
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Strut Top Mounts Perished
    • NoteOSF Tyre Low
  20. Pass17,780 miles (+5,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    730882909222
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  21. Pass12,400 miles (-1,326)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,400 miles
    Test number
    262945308210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,726 miles (+763)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,726 miles
    Test number
    192370697114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  23. Pass12,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,963 miles
    Test number
    852100926267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 KCF

Does L4 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KCF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 KCF?
The MOT on L4 KCF is valid until 4 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 KCF done?
L4 KCF was recorded at 37,815 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,254 miles a year.
Has L4 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KCF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L4 KCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 KCF find?
L4 KCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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