Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L4 XYVMOT history
L4 XYV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,358 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 XYV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 XYV was last recorded at 116,358 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 113,613 miles · 14 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,745 miles
- Average per year
- 5,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,358 miles
- 2022 – 113,613 miles
- 2021 – 110,487 miles
- 2020 – 105,320 miles
- 2019 – 99,698 miles
- 2018 – 95,830 miles
- 2017 – 89,120 miles
- 2016 – 82,626 miles
- 2015 – 73,379 miles
- 2014 – 67,197 miles
- 2013 – 56,870 miles
- 2012 – 46,073 miles
- 2011 – 37,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,358 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Under side engine cover
Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,358 miles (+2,745)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,358 miles
- Test number
- 341064127097
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,613 miles (+3,126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 113,613 miles
- Test number
- 166824047301
- AdvisoryEngine under cover fitted
Pass110,487 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 110,487 miles
- Test number
- 982700960553
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass105,320 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 105,320 miles
- Test number
- 732765360306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,273 miles (+5,575)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,273 miles
- Test number
- 267913725086
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass99,698 miles (+3,868)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,698 miles
- Test number
- 633756371768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner eges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass95,830 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 95,830 miles
- Test number
- 631877348111
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Fail95,829 miles (+6,709)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,829 miles
- Test number
- 260809868809
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass89,120 miles (+6,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,120 miles
- Test number
- 233132522292
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass82,626 miles (+9,247)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,626 miles
- Test number
- 897889703827
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass73,379 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,379 miles
- Test number
- 105653765127
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,197 miles (+10,327)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,197 miles
- Test number
- 766741864142
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,870 miles (+10,797)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,870 miles
- Test number
- 739196263154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,073 miles (+8,484)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,073 miles
- Test number
- 278066942499
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,589 miles
- Test number
- 298384131403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 XYV
- Does L4 XYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XYV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 XYV?
- The MOT on L4 XYV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 XYV done?
- L4 XYV was recorded at 116,358 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
- Has L4 XYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 XYV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on L4 XYV 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 XYV find?
- L4 XYV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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