Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
L66 RAOMOT history
L66 RAO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 83,555 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L66 RAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L66 RAO was last recorded at 83,555 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jun 2024: 78,342 miles, lower than 78,781 miles on 2 May 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,555 miles · 12 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,555 miles
- 2025 – 80,812 miles
- 2024 – 78,342 miles
- 2023 – 78,781 miles
- 2022 – 68,560 miles
- 2021 – 65,314 miles
- 2020 – 62,670 miles
- 2019 – 58,680 miles
- 2018 – 55,107 miles
- 2017 – 50,246 miles
- 2016 – 44,787 miles
- 2015 – 39,724 miles
- 2014 – 35,529 miles
- 2013 – 34,264 miles
- 2012 – 27,167 miles
- 2011 – 23,296 miles
- 2010 – 19,581 miles
- 2009 – 14,968 miles
- 2008 – 11,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,555 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,555 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 83,555 miles
- Test number
- 753012465997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,555 miles (+2,743)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,555 miles
- Test number
- 464250069864
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,812 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 80,812 miles
- Test number
- 434699859375
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail80,812 miles (+2,470)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,812 miles
- Test number
- 530187079174
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,342 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,342 miles
- Test number
- 821187853737
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail78,342 miles (-439)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,342 miles
- Test number
- 351127702293
- MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle centre (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,781 miles (+10,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 78,781 miles
- Test number
- 103509232951
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,560 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,560 miles
- Test number
- 583954682200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,558 miles (+3,244)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,558 miles
- Test number
- 505583313537
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,314 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 65,314 miles
- Test number
- 756464914664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,670 miles (+3,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,670 miles
- Test number
- 565053015778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,680 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,680 miles
- Test number
- 792676528563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,680 miles (+3,573)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,680 miles
- Test number
- 479796820365
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,107 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 55,107 miles
- Test number
- 410269514121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,246 miles (+5,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 50,246 miles
- Test number
- 567863728981
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge/side
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge/side
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,787 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,787 miles
- Test number
- 295625613331
- AdvisoryRear propeller shaft coupling is starting to split
Fail44,787 miles (+5,063)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,787 miles
- Test number
- 378976586889
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear propeller shaft coupling is starting to split
Pass39,724 miles (+4,195)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 39,724 miles
- Test number
- 389299545022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,529 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,529 miles
- Test number
- 999626654091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,264 miles (+7,097)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,264 miles
- Test number
- 268867653072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,167 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 27,167 miles
- Test number
- 468372752004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,296 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,296 miles
- Test number
- 509545251006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,581 miles (+4,613)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 19,581 miles
- Test number
- 263783650095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,968 miles (+3,494)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 14,968 miles
- Test number
- 493714359025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 11,474 miles
- Test number
- 260584848027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L66 RAO
- Does L66 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 RAO is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L66 RAO?
- The MOT on L66 RAO is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L66 RAO done?
- L66 RAO was recorded at 83,555 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
- Has L66 RAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L66 RAO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L66 RAO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L66 RAO find?
- L66 RAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint.
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