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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L6 KNLMOT history

L6 KNL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L6 KNL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,546 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KNL was last recorded at 162,546 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 18,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,963 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,583 miles
Average per year
13,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,546 miles
  • 2025 – 143,963 miles
  • 2024 – 115,433 miles
  • 2023 – 95,408 miles
  • 2022 – 87,568 miles
  • 2021 – 80,717 miles
  • 2020 – 73,956 miles
  • 2019 – 68,798 miles
  • 2018 – 60,354 miles
  • 2017 – 51,475 miles
  • 2016 – 37,251 miles
  • 2015 – 25,722 miles
  • 2014 – 11,090 miles
  • 2013 – 275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,546 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front track arm slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,546 miles (+18,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,546 miles
    Test number
    524842659788
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front track arm slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass143,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,963 miles
    Test number
    388204247817
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  3. Fail143,963 miles (+28,530)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,963 miles
    Test number
    918702399103
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass115,433 miles (+20,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    626505413031
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Pass95,408 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    348453083684
    • 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))
  6. Pass87,568 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    131948142746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,717 miles (+6,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    688991298260
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,956 miles (+5,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,956 miles
    Test number
    599988250342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass68,798 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    144637918193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,324 miles (+3,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,324 miles
    Test number
    342022918027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight is slightly insecure
  11. Pass60,354 miles (+3,425)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,354 miles
    Test number
    232547369467
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass56,929 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    890940507509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass51,475 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    903558151700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,306 miles (+9,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    876487762526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass37,251 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    463905714492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,639 miles (+7,917)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,639 miles
    Test number
    298024876093
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
  17. Pass25,722 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    912801096028
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
  18. Pass23,173 miles (+12,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    909515795145
    • 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)
  19. Pass11,090 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,090 miles
    Test number
    595560844219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,022 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    5,022 miles
    Test number
    315569174074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass275 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    275 miles
    Test number
    345277063247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 KNL

Does L6 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KNL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 KNL?
The MOT on L6 KNL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KNL done?
L6 KNL was recorded at 162,546 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 13,006 miles a year.
Has L6 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KNL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 KNL 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 KNL find?
L6 KNL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front track arm slight play in ball joint.

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