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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

L4 TLEMOT history

L4 TLE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

L4 TLE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
191,957 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TLE was last recorded at 191,957 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 8,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,837 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,120 miles
Average per year
7,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,957 miles
  • 2022 – 183,837 miles
  • 2021 – 178,833 miles
  • 2020 – 173,691 miles
  • 2019 – 165,945 miles
  • 2018 – 157,470 miles
  • 2017 – 149,782 miles
  • 2016 – 139,925 miles
  • 2015 – 134,137 miles
  • 2014 – 130,431 miles
  • 2013 – 126,760 miles
  • 2012 – 121,146 miles
  • 2011 – 116,576 miles
  • 2010 – 107,152 miles
  • 2009 – 104,158 miles
  • 2008 – 88,360 miles
  • 2007 – 76,376 miles
  • 2006 – 60,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,957 miles (+8,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    191,957 miles
    Test number
    686203745203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass183,837 miles (+5,004)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,837 miles
    Test number
    852183891128
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,833 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,833 miles
    Test number
    428346407291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,691 miles (+7,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,691 miles
    Test number
    716720539107
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,945 miles (+8,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    871779830530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,470 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,470 miles
    Test number
    956608569495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,782 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,782 miles
    Test number
    104019982242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,925 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,925 miles
    Test number
    860147515625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,137 miles (+3,706)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    969927885085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass130,431 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,431 miles
    Test number
    535736084069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass126,760 miles (+5,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,760 miles
    Test number
    186487483085
    • NoteO/s mirror deteriorated

  12. Pass121,146 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,146 miles
    Test number
    256003462019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass116,576 miles (+9,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    945432461019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass107,152 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    181847860030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,158 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    232161359284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    952135189072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,742 miles (+10,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    780615289084
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass88,360 miles (+11,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    943185208161
    • NoteAll four tyres getting low

  19. Pass76,376 miles (+16,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    161650187030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    402084196024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 TLE

Does L4 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 TLE expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 TLE?
The MOT on L4 TLE expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 TLE done?
L4 TLE was recorded at 191,957 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
Has L4 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TLE has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2009.
Has the mileage on L4 TLE 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 TLE find?
L4 TLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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