Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L6 CHOMOT history

L6 CHO is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L6 CHO red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,020 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,175 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L6 CHO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L6 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 CHO was last recorded at 118,020 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,467 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,553 miles
Average per year
7,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,020 miles
  • 2025 – 110,467 miles
  • 2024 – 98,137 miles
  • 2023 – 84,718 miles
  • 2022 – 74,595 miles
  • 2021 – 63,305 miles
  • 2020 – 57,124 miles
  • 2019 – 52,933 miles
  • 2018 – 49,843 miles
  • 2017 – 48,372 miles
  • 2016 – 46,677 miles
  • 2015 – 40,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,020 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake performance not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    205953514417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,020 miles (+7,553)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    596515046061
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,467 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    642796121491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,137 miles (+13,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    504571844727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    756977191204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,718 miles (+10,123)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    978536507286
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,595 miles (+11,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    917604992733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency limit only just met

  8. Pass63,305 miles (+6,181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    326034202734
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass57,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    916035762766
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail57,124 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    799468919765
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,933 miles (+3,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,933 miles
    Test number
    410673455135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners, only small portions up to flexi hose joints visible from behind covers. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres, slight distortion on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked too excess, but no cords, DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    893459535373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail49,843 miles (+1,471)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    730287763201
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass48,372 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    562205270333
    • AdvisoryAll inner brake discs pitted/off side front steel brake pipe coroded.

  15. Pass46,677 miles (+6,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    593571851862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass40,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    910359965195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,624 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    788439809543
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre worn thin on inner shoulder
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L6 CHO

Does L6 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 CHO is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 CHO?
The MOT on L6 CHO is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 CHO done?
L6 CHO was recorded at 118,020 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,175 miles a year.
Has L6 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 CHO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 CHO 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 CHO find?
L6 CHO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L6C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.