Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,996 cc
L51 WDEMOT history
L51 WDE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 207,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 207,214 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L51 WDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 29 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L51 WDE was last recorded at 207,214 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,214 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 207,214 miles
- 2020 – 207,124 miles
- 2019 – 206,407 miles
- 2018 – 204,232 miles
- 2016 – 203,746 miles
- 2015 – 202,957 miles
- 2013 – 202,938 miles
- 2010 – 197,379 miles
- 2009 – 189,096 miles
- 2008 – 180,461 miles
- 2007 – 173,193 miles
- 2005 – 165,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,214 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering idler box
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,214 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 207,214 miles
- Test number
- 328372280072
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering idler box
Fail207,214 miles (+90)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,214 miles
- Test number
- 549186321403
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass207,124 miles (+717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 207,124 miles
- Test number
- 697867484816
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on under body components
Pass206,407 miles (+2,175)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 206,407 miles
- Test number
- 168923065109
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass204,232 miles (+486)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 204,232 miles
- Test number
- 632344985051
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass203,746 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 203,746 miles
- Test number
- 230407331304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,957 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 202,957 miles
- Test number
- 358978665108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,938 miles (+5,559)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 202,938 miles
- Test number
- 337941833263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,379 miles (+8,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 197,379 miles
- Test number
- 340950620038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass189,096 miles (+8,635)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 189,096 miles
- Test number
- 150362419029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,461 miles (+7,268)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 180,461 miles
- Test number
- 884530238067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,193 miles (+7,512)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 173,193 miles
- Test number
- 700672737067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 165,681 miles
- Test number
- 212863585246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,693 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,693 miles
- Test number
- 314813285281
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about L51 WDE
- Does L51 WDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 WDE is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L51 WDE?
- The MOT on L51 WDE is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L51 WDE done?
- L51 WDE was recorded at 207,214 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,944 miles a year.
- Has L51 WDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L51 WDE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L51 WDE 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 L51 WDE find?
- L51 WDE passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front slight play in steering idler box.
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