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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

L4 LYXMOT history

L4 LYX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

L4 LYX blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
112,168 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LYX was last recorded at 112,168 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,079 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
1,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,168 miles
  • 2020 – 112,079 miles
  • 2019 – 111,793 miles
  • 2018 – 110,793 miles
  • 2017 – 109,719 miles
  • 2016 – 109,185 miles
  • 2015 – 108,040 miles
  • 2014 – 106,396 miles
  • 2013 – 104,575 miles
  • 2012 – 102,635 miles
  • 2011 – 98,642 miles
  • 2010 – 93,930 miles
  • 2009 – 89,990 miles
  • 2008 – 87,201 miles
  • 2007 – 84,365 miles
  • 2006 – 82,291 miles
  • 2005 – 79,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,168 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,168 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    348902597876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,079 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    188429331971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,793 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    266939540055
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail111,792 miles (+999)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    339284103979
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,793 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    494703289361
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,792 miles (+1,073)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,792 miles
    Test number
    500667702638
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,719 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,719 miles
    Test number
    201393320557
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  8. Pass109,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    456111541154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail109,185 miles (+1,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    946892305941
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass108,040 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    623081668231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on in dash

  11. Pass106,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    977837904398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,396 miles (+1,821)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    487977604323
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,575 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    336635803331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    335009462277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,635 miles (+3,993)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    179679962222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass98,642 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    239813261201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    454972470251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,930 miles (+3,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    982602270286
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass89,990 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    982430269201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBattery light illuminated
    • NoteBoth front tyre's and offside rear tyre cracking outer edge and nearside front has sidewall damage
    • NoteEmissions on limits

  20. Fail89,988 miles (+2,787)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    670199859213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBattery light illuminated
    • NoteBoth front tyre's and offside rear tyre cracking outer edge and nearside front has sidewall damage
    • NoteEmissions on limits

  21. Pass87,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    413775278293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,192 miles (+2,827)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    173815878275
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass84,365 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    780464067299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,291 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,291 miles
    Test number
    291537176256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,286 miles (+2,704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    573062276291
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass79,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    963295885267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LYX

Does L4 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 LYX expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 LYX?
The MOT on L4 LYX expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 LYX done?
L4 LYX was recorded at 112,168 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 1,975 miles a year.
Has L4 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LYX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 LYX 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 LYX find?
L4 LYX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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