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Red · Petrol · 2018 · 2,996 cc

L4 MAXMOT history

L4 MAX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 47,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L4 MAX red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,508 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MAX was last recorded at 47,508 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,999 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,508 miles
  • 2025 – 42,999 miles
  • 2024 – 37,858 miles
  • 2023 – 32,382 miles
  • 2022 – 26,907 miles
  • 2021 – 21,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,508 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,508 miles
    Test number
    885470144124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,507 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    290292735331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass42,999 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,999 miles
    Test number
    300903993279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,839 miles (+4,981)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    913732512362
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    875147476120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail37,847 miles (+5,465)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    182559516453
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,382 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    162614551166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,907 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    611251257475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,772 miles
    Test number
    189732256850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,772 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,772 miles
    Test number
    240720577257
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))

Questions about L4 MAX

Does L4 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MAX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MAX?
The MOT on L4 MAX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 MAX done?
L4 MAX was recorded at 47,508 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has L4 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MAX has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 MAX 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 MAX find?
L4 MAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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