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Mercedes-Benz 320

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L4 NUMMOT history

L4 NUM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,998 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 NUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 NUM was last recorded at 156,998 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,001 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,997 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,998 miles
  • 2024 – 155,001 miles
  • 2023 – 154,910 miles
  • 2022 – 154,299 miles
  • 2021 – 153,381 miles
  • 2016 – 153,343 miles
  • 2015 – 150,854 miles
  • 2014 – 148,606 miles
  • 2013 – 142,343 miles
  • 2012 – 136,735 miles
  • 2011 – 132,887 miles
  • 2009 – 127,243 miles
  • 2008 – 122,901 miles
  • 2007 – 122,302 miles
  • 2005 – 117,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,998 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,998 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    965285483545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,001 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,001 miles
    Test number
    244579351572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,910 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,910 miles
    Test number
    402523079817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,299 miles (+918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,299 miles
    Test number
    676692317665
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,381 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,381 miles
    Test number
    795426903713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,343 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,343 miles
    Test number
    435661730416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass150,854 miles (+2,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,854 miles
    Test number
    357034251738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass148,606 miles (+6,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,606 miles
    Test number
    355420994410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass142,343 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    142,343 miles
    Test number
    436531383268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass136,735 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    198644882206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,887 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    478854481212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,243 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    903408609333
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass127,243 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    961388909395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,901 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    122,901 miles
    Test number
    334436298284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass122,302 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    122,302 miles
    Test number
    212898477048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,443 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    640530605335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,397 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    111813795237
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L4 NUM

Does L4 NUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NUM is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 NUM?
The MOT on L4 NUM is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 NUM done?
L4 NUM was recorded at 156,998 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has L4 NUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 NUM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on L4 NUM 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 NUM find?
L4 NUM passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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