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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L54 OETMOT history

L54 OET is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
147,890 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 OET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 OET was last recorded at 147,890 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,888 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,890 miles
  • 2023 – 147,888 miles
  • 2017 – 144,879 miles
  • 2014 – 139,897 miles
  • 2013 – 134,583 miles
  • 2012 – 130,462 miles
  • 2011 – 129,124 miles
  • 2010 – 122,638 miles
  • 2009 – 114,251 miles
  • 2008 – 107,289 miles
  • 2007 – 100,266 miles
  • 2006 – 94,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,890 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,890 miles
    Test number
    850090443212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,890 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,890 miles
    Test number
    794366600289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass147,888 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    818554024607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,879 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,879 miles
    Test number
    835059526542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,875 miles (+4,978)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    693186188073
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  6. Pass139,897 miles (+5,314)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    106743844300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass134,583 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,583 miles
    Test number
    555049733382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,462 miles (+1,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    130,462 miles
    Test number
    517572552306
    • NoteSlight play on steering idlers

  9. Pass129,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    718073061346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,123 miles (+3,062)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,123 miles
    Test number
    438282161441
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  11. Pass126,061 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    527371661031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,638 miles (+8,387)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    544847160043
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints deteriorating
    • NoteCorosion to both rear brake flexi pipoe unions
    • NoteOffside rear flexi pipe has slight cracks
    • NotePlay to offside front wheel bearing

  13. Pass114,251 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,251 miles
    Test number
    802669969036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,289 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,289 miles
    Test number
    890626388026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    183336487070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,266 miles (+5,776)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    110885787089
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    970154776064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L54 OET

Does L54 OET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 OET expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 OET?
The MOT on L54 OET expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 OET done?
L54 OET was recorded at 147,890 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has L54 OET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 OET has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L54 OET 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 L54 OET find?
L54 OET passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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