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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L70 DMWMOT history

L70 DMW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,455 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DMW was last recorded at 119,455 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,361 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,455 miles
  • 2025 – 119,361 miles
  • 2024 – 119,306 miles
  • 2023 – 118,911 miles
  • 2021 – 118,863 miles
  • 2020 – 117,898 miles
  • 2019 – 117,614 miles
  • 2018 – 116,827 miles
  • 2017 – 116,232 miles
  • 2016 – 115,647 miles
  • 2015 – 114,397 miles
  • 2014 – 114,280 miles
  • 2012 – 113,511 miles
  • 2011 – 110,138 miles
  • 2010 – 106,852 miles
  • 2009 – 103,169 miles
  • 2008 – 99,711 miles
  • 2007 – 94,518 miles
  • 2006 – 88,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,455 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in a material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle under side has been under seal protected, not allowing full inspection of all components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,455 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,455 miles
    Test number
    635332363156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,361 miles (+55)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,361 miles
    Test number
    236153469359
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,306 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,306 miles
    Test number
    221739459363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,911 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    299680639013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,863 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    352692127692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in a material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side has been under seal protected, not allowing full inspection of all components

  6. Fail118,834 miles (+936)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    975811534823
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in a material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side has been under seal protected, not allowing full inspection of all components

  7. Pass117,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    599771332480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,898 miles (+284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    202956284174
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,614 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    233565489054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    830123627181
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have a wax oil coating

  11. Fail116,827 miles (+595)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    264403576003
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have a wax oil coating

  12. Pass116,232 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    697765009629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail116,232 miles (+585)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    705024427847
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass115,647 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    468189728470
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to end of travel

  15. Pass114,397 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    247960725295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,389 miles (+109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    875896415298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass114,280 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    649858854201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    408873572156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,511 miles (+3,373)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    436534142125
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail110,138 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,138 miles
    Test number
    455891971162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  21. Pass110,138 miles (+3,286)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,138 miles
    Test number
    976081771158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  22. Fail106,852 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    410813370186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFrontto rear fuel pipe corroding
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  23. Pass106,852 miles (+3,683)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    802603070198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFrontto rear fuel pipe corroding
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  24. Pass103,169 miles (+3,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,169 miles
    Test number
    972924579198
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding

  25. Pass99,711 miles (+5,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    241875978467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass94,518 miles (+5,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    353659277188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre rear brake light

  27. Pass88,961 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    284781886183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,819 miles5 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    731692076104
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres side walls badley cracked

Questions about L70 DMW

Does L70 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DMW is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DMW?
The MOT on L70 DMW is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DMW done?
L70 DMW was recorded at 119,455 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has L70 DMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DMW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 DMW 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 DMW find?
L70 DMW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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