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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L6 NEJMOT history

L6 NEJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L6 NEJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NEJ was last recorded at 128,833 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,751 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
7,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,833 miles
  • 2025 – 121,853 miles
  • 2024 – 114,151 miles
  • 2023 – 107,781 miles
  • 2022 – 102,173 miles
  • 2021 – 96,612 miles
  • 2018 – 85,004 miles
  • 2017 – 79,102 miles
  • 2016 – 73,957 miles
  • 2014 – 66,660 miles
  • 2013 – 53,523 miles
  • 2012 – 33,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,833 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,833 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    349049610196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail128,751 miles (+6,898)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,751 miles
    Test number
    313779539401
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower dust cover's (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass121,853 miles (+86)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,853 miles
    Test number
    864617215909
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail121,767 miles (+7,616)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,767 miles
    Test number
    855115051506
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,151 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,151 miles
    Test number
    224306783111
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail114,105 miles (+6,324)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,105 miles
    Test number
    323142568585
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass107,781 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    603831749076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,173 miles (+5,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,173 miles
    Test number
    863822161881
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,612 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    106834994657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail96,606 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    536877345721
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass148,256 km (+6,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,256 km
    Test number
    429029912039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass141,876 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,876 km
    Test number
    527987061872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail141,876 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,876 km
    Test number
    796662473686
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure center joining clamp failed making system insecure - temp repair only carried out (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass85,004 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    594086636544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,102 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    513944250184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass73,957 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    647091701618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    287483634270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,660 miles (+13,137)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    886512834254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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. Pass53,523 miles (+19,629)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    538054853267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,894 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    469877892211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sill trim covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L6 NEJ

Does L6 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NEJ is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NEJ?
The MOT on L6 NEJ is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NEJ done?
L6 NEJ was recorded at 128,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,191 miles a year.
Has L6 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NEJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
L6 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe's too flexi corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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