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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,199 cc

L61 XDSMOT history

L61 XDS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 102,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,021 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
57 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 XDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 XDS was last recorded at 102,021 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,009 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
57 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,021 miles
  • 2024 – 102,009 miles
  • 2023 – 101,865 miles
  • 2022 – 101,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear differential has slight leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 21 Jul 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,021 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,021 miles
    Test number
    270587365630
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear differential has slight leak

  2. Pass102,009 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    529142662968
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight leak

  3. Pass101,865 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    449248338199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,865 miles (+34)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    149136914994
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    969109324467
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff box but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear metal part of flexi brake hose corroded both sides

  6. Fail101,831 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    910160508561
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff box but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear metal part of flexi brake hose corroded both sides

Questions about L61 XDS

Does L61 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 XDS is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L61 XDS?
The MOT on L61 XDS is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 XDS done?
L61 XDS was recorded at 102,021 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 57 miles a year.
Has L61 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 XDS has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L61 XDS 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 L61 XDS find?
L61 XDS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; brake pipes corroded, and 1 more.

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