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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L6 NGCMOT history

L6 NGC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L6 NGC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,634 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NGC was last recorded at 185,634 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,998 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,636 miles
Average per year
11,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,634 miles
  • 2025 – 178,998 miles
  • 2024 – 170,089 miles
  • 2023 – 164,834 miles
  • 2022 – 158,545 miles
  • 2021 – 157,793 miles
  • 2020 – 155,099 miles
  • 2019 – 150,086 miles
  • 2018 – 126,865 miles
  • 2016 – 95,553 miles
  • 2015 – 56,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear subframe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,634 miles (+6,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,634 miles
    Test number
    282423465578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass178,998 miles (+8,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,998 miles
    Test number
    664931938904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass170,089 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,089 miles
    Test number
    113707641189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,834 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,834 miles
    Test number
    695640875237
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  5. Fail164,824 miles (+6,279)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,824 miles
    Test number
    823520584362
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  6. Pass158,545 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,545 miles
    Test number
    952257070548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,793 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,793 miles
    Test number
    158320848887
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass155,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    488942880548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,099 miles (+5,013)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    114942911316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass150,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,086 miles
    Test number
    757521090923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,086 miles (+23,221)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,086 miles
    Test number
    372704549926
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass126,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,865 miles
    Test number
    507539699065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view

  13. Fail126,865 miles (+31,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,865 miles
    Test number
    563428645111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view

  14. Pass95,553 miles (+17,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    416507043956
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass78,041 miles (+21,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    143021052068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    155786775108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NGC

Does L6 NGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NGC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NGC?
The MOT on L6 NGC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NGC done?
L6 NGC was recorded at 185,634 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 11,963 miles a year.
Has L6 NGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NGC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 NGC 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 NGC find?
L6 NGC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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