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White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L70 RDUMOT history

L70 RDU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

L70 RDU white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,550 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RDU was last recorded at 119,550 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,428 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,122 miles
Average per year
10,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,550 miles
  • 2025 – 115,428 miles
  • 2024 – 108,884 miles
  • 2023 – 101,766 miles
  • 2022 – 95,047 miles
  • 2021 – 90,914 miles
  • 2020 – 87,911 miles
  • 2019 – 83,690 miles
  • 2018 – 53,662 miles
  • 2017 – 23,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,550 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    391625237815
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,428 miles (+6,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    675406036085
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,884 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    843164668808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    697548718131
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail101,766 miles (+6,719)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    245242890417
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front + Rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass95,047 miles (+4,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    532431990215
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,914 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    599950701265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,911 miles (+4,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    504897889086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,690 miles (+30,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    727952986452
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,662 miles (+30,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    523583996543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass23,363 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    595266434262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,361 miles (+998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,361 miles
    Test number
    941471594158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass22,363 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    511899131730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail22,272 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    832642218387
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 RDU

Does L70 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RDU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RDU?
The MOT on L70 RDU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RDU done?
L70 RDU was recorded at 119,550 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 10,478 miles a year.
Has L70 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RDU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 RDU 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 RDU find?
L70 RDU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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