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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L6 WDFMOT history

L6 WDF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L6 WDF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,482 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WDF was last recorded at 89,482 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,646 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
5,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,482 miles
  • 2025 – 87,646 miles
  • 2024 – 83,082 miles
  • 2022 – 74,431 miles
  • 2021 – 68,690 miles
  • 2020 – 66,117 miles
  • 2019 – 61,028 miles
  • 2018 – 53,797 miles
  • 2017 – 46,605 miles
  • 2016 – 41,163 miles
  • 2015 – 35,832 miles
  • 2014 – 30,588 miles
  • 2013 – 25,759 miles
  • 2012 – 18,808 miles
  • 2011 – 12,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,482 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,482 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    346784457864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail87,646 miles (+4,564)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    425938511552
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass83,082 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    625089181439
    • 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))
  4. Fail82,988 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    177776134267
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass81,739 miles (+7,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    240767782960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers / under trays fitted
  6. Pass74,431 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    150873429656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,690 miles (+2,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    961714711733
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,117 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    995148284134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,663 miles (+4,635)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,663 miles
    Test number
    900225473761
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass61,028 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,028 miles
    Test number
    396927412887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,023 miles (+7,226)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    111951137670
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer edge
  12. Pass53,797 miles (+7,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    779681809872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass46,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    917074996008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail46,604 miles (+5,441)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    512601661574
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass41,163 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    647448449688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,832 miles (+5,244)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    465979465186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass30,588 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    998066674106
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Fail30,588 miles (+4,829)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    139880274185
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Pass25,759 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,759 miles
    Test number
    648998673129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,808 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,808 miles
    Test number
    538467562181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,804 miles
    Test number
    968406461165
    • 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)

Questions about L6 WDF

Does L6 WDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WDF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WDF?
The MOT on L6 WDF is valid until 21 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 WDF done?
L6 WDF was recorded at 89,482 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,250 miles a year.
Has L6 WDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WDF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 WDF 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 WDF find?
L6 WDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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