Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
L70 SOTMOT history
L70 SOT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 280,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 280,626 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 15,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 SOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 SOT was last recorded at 280,626 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 280,581 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 15,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 280,626 miles
- 2025 – 275,324 miles
- 2024 – 272,272 miles
- 2022 – 271,539 miles
- 2021 – 268,121 miles
- 2020 – 264,638 miles
- 2019 – 260,247 miles
- 2018 – 253,133 miles
- 2017 – 246,612 miles
- 2016 – 236,457 miles
- 2015 – 225,981 miles
- 2014 – 215,933 miles
- 2013 – 179,702 miles
- 2012 – 140,173 miles
- 2011 – 105,242 miles
- 2010 – 62,492 miles
- 2009 – 18,672 miles
- 2008 – 15,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass280,626 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edgewear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (2454517) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass280,626 miles (+45)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 280,626 miles
- Test number
- 416335200204
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edgewear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (2454517) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail280,581 miles (+5,257)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,581 miles
- Test number
- 209835543489
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edgewear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (2454517) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass275,324 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 275,324 miles
- Test number
- 535242130450
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail275,324 miles (+3,052)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,324 miles
- Test number
- 433738087344
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass272,272 miles (+85)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 272,272 miles
- Test number
- 234363570436
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail272,187 miles (+648)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,187 miles
- Test number
- 211793151004
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 ns bank (V6 diesel) (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass271,539 miles (+3,418)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 271,539 miles
- Test number
- 134030948491
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass268,121 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 268,121 miles
- Test number
- 178502918917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass264,638 miles (+4,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 264,638 miles
- Test number
- 455251311036
- 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))
Pass260,247 miles (+178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 260,247 miles
- Test number
- 609198920954
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail260,069 miles (+6,936)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,069 miles
- Test number
- 680190002475
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass253,133 miles (+6,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 253,133 miles
- Test number
- 776152997166
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass246,612 miles (+10,155)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 246,612 miles
- Test number
- 327483436585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,457 miles (+224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 236,457 miles
- Test number
- 599126578105
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Fail236,233 miles (+10,252)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,233 miles
- Test number
- 277700128378
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Pass225,981 miles (+10,048)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 225,981 miles
- Test number
- 814928004338
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass215,933 miles (+36,231)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 215,933 miles
- Test number
- 536828244288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,702 miles (+39,529)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 179,702 miles
- Test number
- 749028843270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,173 miles (+34,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 140,173 miles
- Test number
- 337897242416
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,242 miles (+42,750)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 105,242 miles
- Test number
- 967577221264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,492 miles (+43,820)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 62,492 miles
- Test number
- 474516740286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass18,672 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,672 miles
- Test number
- 552306369272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 15,877 miles
- Test number
- 662112858317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 SOT
- Does L70 SOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 SOT?
- The MOT on L70 SOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 SOT done?
- L70 SOT was recorded at 280,626 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 15,452 miles a year.
- Has L70 SOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 SOT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 SOT 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 SOT find?
- L70 SOT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front indicator lense damaged, and 4 more.
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