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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L74 VGNMOT history

L74 VGN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
205,127 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 VGN was last recorded at 205,127 miles on 5 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2010: 165,464 miles, lower than 165,646 miles on 27 Jul 2010.

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
205,123 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,127 miles
  • 2019 – 190,214 miles
  • 2017 – 184,989 miles
  • 2016 – 179,848 miles
  • 2015 – 177,379 miles
  • 2014 – 176,777 miles
  • 2013 – 175,167 miles
  • 2012 – 174,035 miles
  • 2011 – 170,287 miles
  • 2010 – 165,464 miles
  • 2009 – 161,185 miles
  • 2008 – 153,207 miles
  • 2007 – 145,606 miles
  • 2006 – 138,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,127 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • General rust rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,127 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    205,127 miles
    Test number
    507141786173
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail205,123 miles (+14,909)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,123 miles
    Test number
    200906809837
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear general rust rear suspension components

  3. Pass190,214 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,214 miles
    Test number
    816144501626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,989 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    184,989 miles
    Test number
    853107592967
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  5. Fail184,989 miles (+5,141)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,989 miles
    Test number
    789483827987
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  6. Pass179,848 miles (+2,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    179,848 miles
    Test number
    937534710579
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front tyres and o/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear section of fuel pipes corroded

  7. Pass177,379 miles (+602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    177,379 miles
    Test number
    308959985189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass176,777 miles (+1,610)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    176,777 miles
    Test number
    369733504480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass175,167 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    175,167 miles
    Test number
    667536803200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail175,167 miles (+1,132)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,167 miles
    Test number
    869186903297
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass174,035 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    174,035 miles
    Test number
    176275502205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail174,035 miles (+3,748)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,035 miles
    Test number
    628385802279
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass170,287 miles (+4,823)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    170,287 miles
    Test number
    667185091124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass165,464 miles (-182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    165,464 miles
    Test number
    131381410253
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail165,646 miles (+4,461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,646 miles
    Test number
    312408000439
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass161,185 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    161,185 miles
    Test number
    391360019291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,207 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    274719148117
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass153,207 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    463609248114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,606 miles (+7,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,606 miles
    Test number
    202264047195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass138,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    471275046150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L74 VGN

Does L74 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L74 VGN expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L74 VGN?
The MOT on L74 VGN expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L74 VGN done?
L74 VGN was recorded at 205,127 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 3,955 miles a year.
Has L74 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 VGN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L74 VGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L74 VGN find?
L74 VGN passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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