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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L71 WJCMOT history

L71 WJC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
206,314 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 WJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 WJC was last recorded at 206,314 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2019: 183,306 miles, lower than 183,997 miles on 31 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,573 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,314 miles
  • 2023 – 203,573 miles
  • 2022 – 195,688 miles
  • 2021 – 189,874 miles
  • 2019 – 183,306 miles
  • 2018 – 183,997 miles
  • 2017 – 180,275 miles
  • 2016 – 176,611 miles
  • 2015 – 173,434 miles
  • 2014 – 168,433 miles
  • 2013 – 160,879 miles
  • 2012 – 156,249 miles
  • 2011 – 151,134 miles
  • 2010 – 147,691 miles
  • 2009 – 146,225 miles
  • 2008 – 143,177 miles
  • 2007 – 134,021 miles
  • 2006 – 129,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,314 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,314 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    206,314 miles
    Test number
    580096245094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,573 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    203,573 miles
    Test number
    800935086997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,688 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    195,688 miles
    Test number
    348942030014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,874 miles (+6,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    189,874 miles
    Test number
    279418731158
    • AdvisoryExcessive underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,306 miles (-691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,306 miles
    Test number
    693969257426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass183,997 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    183,997 miles
    Test number
    833404567428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,275 miles (+3,664)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,275 miles
    Test number
    600760505728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass176,611 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    176,611 miles
    Test number
    543812602520
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  9. Fail176,604 miles (+3,170)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,604 miles
    Test number
    212536140361
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass173,434 miles (+5,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    173,434 miles
    Test number
    960018202015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass168,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    399431344413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail168,433 miles (+7,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    717901544208
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass160,879 miles (+4,630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    160,879 miles
    Test number
    416353633204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass156,249 miles (+5,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    156,249 miles
    Test number
    268402742294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass151,134 miles (+3,443)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    151,134 miles
    Test number
    287366431299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass147,691 miles (+1,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    663997230278
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass146,225 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    140073079443
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail146,225 miles (+3,048)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    181624069470
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass143,177 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    143,177 miles
    Test number
    113275168491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    661479857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail134,021 miles (+4,801)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    402858957046
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass129,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    129,220 miles
    Test number
    830895956052
    • 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)

Questions about L71 WJC

Does L71 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 WJC expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 WJC?
The MOT on L71 WJC expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 WJC done?
L71 WJC was recorded at 206,314 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has L71 WJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 WJC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L71 WJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L71 WJC find?
L71 WJC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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