Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
L71 RWWMOT history
L71 RWW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 146,221 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L71 RWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L71 RWW was last recorded at 146,221 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,094 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,127 miles
- Average per year
- 8,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,221 miles
- 2025 – 145,094 miles
- 2024 – 143,107 miles
- 2023 – 139,279 miles
- 2022 – 132,158 miles
- 2021 – 126,095 miles
- 2020 – 121,490 miles
- 2019 – 113,610 miles
- 2018 – 99,228 miles
- 2017 – 87,444 miles
- 2016 – 76,778 miles
- 2015 – 59,626 miles
- 2014 – 39,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,221 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 zone C
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Engine cover and under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,221 miles (+1,127)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 146,221 miles
- Test number
- 857393536171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,094 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 145,094 miles
- Test number
- 578454856303
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 732967796389
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,107 miles (+3,828)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 198475837484
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 139,279 miles
- Test number
- 695599426753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,279 miles (+7,121)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,279 miles
- Test number
- 722428760783
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass132,158 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 132,158 miles
- Test number
- 188843738903
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides By The Connection. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Tyre Slightly Uneven Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Lower the Near Side.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,095 miles (+4,605)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,095 miles
- Test number
- 921595430781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,490 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 121,490 miles
- Test number
- 142244174926
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 zone C (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,490 miles (+7,880)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,490 miles
- Test number
- 100896588052
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 zone C (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,610 miles (+14,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,610 miles
- Test number
- 718041234415
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,228 miles (+11,784)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,228 miles
- Test number
- 745416887651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,444 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 87,444 miles
- Test number
- 459912785840
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
Fail87,406 miles (+10,628)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,406 miles
- Test number
- 925523188386
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
Pass76,778 miles (+17,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,778 miles
- Test number
- 499915334977
- AdvisoryWiper blades smearing
Pass59,626 miles (+19,857)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,626 miles
- Test number
- 219422095486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,769 miles (+2,748)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,769 miles
- Test number
- 618969304273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,021 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,021 miles
- Test number
- 308344124032
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L71 RWW
- Does L71 RWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 RWW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L71 RWW?
- The MOT on L71 RWW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L71 RWW done?
- L71 RWW was recorded at 146,221 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,783 miles a year.
- Has L71 RWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L71 RWW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L71 RWW 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 L71 RWW find?
- L71 RWW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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