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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

L6 ADCMOT history

L6 ADC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
197,397 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ADC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ADC was last recorded at 197,397 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,268 miles · 13 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
3,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,397 miles
  • 2021 – 195,268 miles
  • 2020 – 188,729 miles
  • 2019 – 186,429 miles
  • 2014 – 182,569 miles
  • 2013 – 177,978 miles
  • 2012 – 172,016 miles
  • 2011 – 167,071 miles
  • 2010 – 161,761 miles
  • 2009 – 156,732 miles
  • 2008 – 149,956 miles
  • 2007 – 144,364 miles
  • 2006 – 138,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,397 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s suspension pipes corroded
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBumper damaged
  • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear arches

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Chip screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,397 miles (+2,129)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    197,397 miles
    Test number
    123837346810
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper damaged
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear arches

  2. Pass195,268 miles (+6,539)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,268 miles
    Test number
    705326401589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion arches front and rear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s and o/s underwing areas
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front shockers corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage rear bumper

  3. Pass188,729 miles (+2,300)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,729 miles
    Test number
    923851838700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached x 2 (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass186,429 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,429 miles
    Test number
    680632195837
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated

  5. Fail186,423 miles (+3,854)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,423 miles
    Test number
    976270187926
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated

  6. Pass182,569 miles (+4,591)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    182,569 miles
    Test number
    149863564138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust front bracket corroded

  7. Pass177,978 miles (+5,962)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    177,978 miles
    Test number
    645024333141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHydraulic pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  8. Pass172,016 miles (+4,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    172,016 miles
    Test number
    969983732194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass167,071 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    167,071 miles
    Test number
    118784421194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass161,761 miles (+5,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    161,761 miles
    Test number
    991266700189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass156,732 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,732 miles
    Test number
    723255509161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,956 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,956 miles
    Test number
    293189008109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass149,956 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    149,956 miles
    Test number
    414999008138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,364 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    144,364 miles
    Test number
    203905617188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail144,323 miles (+6,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    870024617119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass138,032 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    138,032 miles
    Test number
    902810916116
    • NoteAdvise fuel pipes corroded

Questions about L6 ADC

Does L6 ADC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 ADC expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 ADC?
The MOT on L6 ADC expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 ADC done?
L6 ADC was recorded at 197,397 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 3,539 miles a year.
Has L6 ADC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ADC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L6 ADC 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 L6 ADC find?
L6 ADC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 16 advisories: coil spring corroded x 4; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective, and 13 more.

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