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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L70 BTSMOT history

L70 BTS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L70 BTS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,061 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BTS
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
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BTS was last recorded at 93,061 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,786 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,275 miles
Average per year
6,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,061 miles
  • 2025 – 88,786 miles
  • 2023 – 85,104 miles
  • 2022 – 80,701 miles
  • 2021 – 70,654 miles
  • 2020 – 67,548 miles
  • 2019 – 57,255 miles
  • 2018 – 46,269 miles
  • 2017 – 38,858 miles
  • 2016 – 32,039 miles
  • 2015 – 19,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,061 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,061 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    162645561813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,786 miles (+3,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    538818547418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipes corroded
  3. Pass85,104 miles (+4,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    848901815639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,701 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,701 miles
    Test number
    717916715617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,654 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    719798877524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  6. Pass67,548 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    347227727883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,255 miles (+632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    112765346447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail56,623 miles (+10,354)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,623 miles
    Test number
    402495179894
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass46,269 miles (+7,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    747725115007
    • AdvisoryUnder body plastic covers
  10. Pass38,858 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    894071063240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,039 miles (+12,837)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,039 miles
    Test number
    709223462061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,202 miles
    Test number
    977682725229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 BTS

Does L70 BTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BTS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BTS?
The MOT on L70 BTS is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BTS done?
L70 BTS was recorded at 93,061 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
Has L70 BTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BTS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 BTS 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 L70 BTS find?
L70 BTS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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