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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

L77 BARMOT history

L77 BAR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 365,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

L77 BAR black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
365,983 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 BAR was last recorded at 365,983 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2017: 28,581 miles, lower than 288,579 miles on 9 Nov 2017.

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
365,967 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
20,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 365,983 miles
  • 2020 – 354,506 miles
  • 2019 – 335,666 miles
  • 2018 – 312,686 miles
  • 2017 – 28,581 miles
  • 2016 – 265,332 miles
  • 2015 – 240,058 miles
  • 2014 – 223,451 miles
  • 2013 – 207,147 miles
  • 2012 – 184,566 miles
  • 2011 – 164,946 miles
  • 2010 – 144,175 miles
  • 2009 – 106,735 miles
  • 2008 – 92,639 miles
  • 2007 – 70,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass365,983 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass365,983 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    365,983 miles
    Test number
    679745182238
    • 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 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail365,980 miles (+13)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,980 miles
    Test number
    904822349227
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Fail365,967 miles (+11,461)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,967 miles
    Test number
    512643689365
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass354,506 miles (+18,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    354,506 miles
    Test number
    644274629147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass335,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    335,666 miles
    Test number
    408063513756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail335,666 miles (+22,980)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335,666 miles
    Test number
    269116723601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass312,686 miles (+284,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    312,686 miles
    Test number
    475154477592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mount detached but system still adequately supported, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure but not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray slightly insecure at o/s.
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp output slightly reduced.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

  8. Pass28,581 miles (-259,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    498440732968
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

  9. Fail288,579 miles (+23,247)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,579 miles
    Test number
    668403404364
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure release lever detached! unable to carry out efficiency test of parking brake, (3.1.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

  10. Pass265,332 miles (+25,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    265,332 miles
    Test number
    318148896646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass240,058 miles (+16,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    240,058 miles
    Test number
    183209435184
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass223,451 miles (+16,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    223,451 miles
    Test number
    656685514307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass207,147 miles (+22,581)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    207,147 miles
    Test number
    916738813343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass184,566 miles (+19,620)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    184,566 miles
    Test number
    397470322304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass164,946 miles (+20,771)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,946 miles
    Test number
    137359711302
    • NoteLarge undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected
    • NoteOuter sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

  16. Pass144,175 miles (+14,876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    144,175 miles
    Test number
    750342520314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,299 miles (+22,564)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,299 miles
    Test number
    832189580035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,735 miles (+14,096)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,735 miles
    Test number
    133288019191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,639 miles (+22,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    150997328169
    • NoteAll 4 tyres close to legal limit.

  20. Pass70,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    281516217489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 BAR

Does L77 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 BAR expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 BAR?
The MOT on L77 BAR expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 BAR done?
L77 BAR was recorded at 365,983 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 20,175 miles a year.
Has L77 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 BAR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L77 BAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 BAR find?
L77 BAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 9 more.

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