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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,996 cc

L75 WJCMOT history

L75 WJC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 279,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
279,230 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L75 WJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L75 WJC was last recorded at 279,230 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,227 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 279,230 miles
  • 2022 – 271,335 miles
  • 2021 – 266,636 miles
  • 2019 – 249,435 miles
  • 2018 – 248,195 miles
  • 2017 – 234,922 miles
  • 2013 – 230,533 miles
  • 2012 – 230,507 miles
  • 2011 – 225,965 miles
  • 2010 – 206,934 miles
  • 2009 – 187,779 miles
  • 2008 – 171,189 miles
  • 2007 – 154,436 miles
  • 2006 – 136,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,230 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    279,230 miles
    Test number
    492390018602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail279,227 miles (+7,892)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,227 miles
    Test number
    251293064262
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass271,335 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    271,335 miles
    Test number
    119141901667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass266,636 miles (+65)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    266,636 miles
    Test number
    135048803651
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all rear ones
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes has slight leak but not excessive

  5. Fail266,571 miles (+17,136)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,571 miles
    Test number
    634292657792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected both front to rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension pipe leaking front to rear (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Pass249,435 miles (+1,240)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    249,435 miles
    Test number
    141852149131
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass248,195 miles (+13,273)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    248,195 miles
    Test number
    240346411014
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass234,922 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    234,922 miles
    Test number
    758919625198
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear suspension supply pipes are very corroded but the Mercedes Specialist Autoclass claims they are not connected!
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail234,921 miles (+4,388)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,921 miles
    Test number
    404046995054
    • FailureFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear x2 (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass230,533 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    230,533 miles
    Test number
    209277693447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass230,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    230,507 miles
    Test number
    309614612242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail230,507 miles (+4,542)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,507 miles
    Test number
    558053212283
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass225,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    225,965 miles
    Test number
    765055901158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail225,964 miles (+19,030)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,964 miles
    Test number
    356225201112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass206,934 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    206,934 miles
    Test number
    154719230026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

  16. Fail206,934 miles (+19,155)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,934 miles
    Test number
    674809730068
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

  17. Pass187,779 miles (+16,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    187,779 miles
    Test number
    893314159047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass171,189 miles (+16,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    171,189 miles
    Test number
    491098058017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass154,436 miles (+17,859)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    154,436 miles
    Test number
    260203627088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    136,577 miles
    Test number
    942221036087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L75 WJC

Does L75 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L75 WJC expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L75 WJC?
The MOT on L75 WJC expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L75 WJC done?
L75 WJC was recorded at 279,230 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 7,908 miles a year.
Has L75 WJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L75 WJC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L75 WJC 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 L75 WJC find?
L75 WJC passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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