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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

L70 RAPMOT history

L70 RAP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 218,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

L70 RAP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
218,791 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RAP was last recorded at 218,791 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 8,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,520 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,271 miles
Average per year
11,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,791 miles
  • 2024 – 210,520 miles
  • 2023 – 205,357 miles
  • 2022 – 191,568 miles
  • 2021 – 182,513 miles
  • 2020 – 173,168 miles
  • 2019 – 161,432 miles
  • 2018 – 144,866 miles
  • 2017 – 134,377 miles
  • 2016 – 121,025 miles
  • 2015 – 107,806 miles
  • 2014 – 96,413 miles
  • 2013 – 83,025 miles
  • 2012 – 72,524 miles
  • 2011 – 60,737 miles
  • 2010 – 46,196 miles
  • 2009 – 34,207 miles
  • 2008 – 22,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,791 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve of travel
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,791 miles (+8,271)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    218,791 miles
    Test number
    380299630068
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve of travel
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass210,520 miles (+5,163)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    210,520 miles
    Test number
    679036643671
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass205,357 miles6 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    205,357 miles
    Test number
    579808246254
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to central (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail205,357 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous1 major6 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,357 miles
    Test number
    200239117308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to central (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail203,442 miles (+11,874)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,442 miles
    Test number
    348445751445
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush INSIDE SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush INSIDE SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass191,568 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    191,568 miles
    Test number
    737491583942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail191,518 miles (+9,005)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,518 miles
    Test number
    228704789874
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure below requirement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass182,513 miles (+9,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,513 miles
    Test number
    400016217762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass173,168 miles (+11,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,168 miles
    Test number
    520113848648
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass161,432 miles (+16,566)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    161,432 miles
    Test number
    386532162888
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to flexi joint both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted
  11. Pass144,866 miles (+10,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    288536376833
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses getting poor
  12. Pass134,377 miles (+13,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    538318537533
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding
  13. Pass121,025 miles (+13,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,025 miles
    Test number
    646511992665
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroding
  14. Pass107,806 miles (+11,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    955925855061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,413 miles (+13,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    988089454005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,025 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    188514883088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,524 miles (+11,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    336096972018
    • NoteRear tyres very close too limit of 1.6mm.
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre.
  18. Pass60,737 miles (+14,541)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    826588881022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,196 miles (+11,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    473698570076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,207 miles (+11,642)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,207 miles
    Test number
    520343189081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    742357488080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 RAP

Does L70 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 RAP expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 RAP?
The MOT on L70 RAP expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 RAP done?
L70 RAP was recorded at 218,791 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 11,488 miles a year.
Has L70 RAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RAP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 RAP 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 RAP find?
L70 RAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.

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