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Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 2,996 cc

L79 CTTMOT history

L79 CTT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
131,657 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 CTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 CTT was last recorded at 131,657 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,903 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
2,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,657 miles
  • 2021 – 130,903 miles
  • 2019 – 129,829 miles
  • 2018 – 129,292 miles
  • 2012 – 126,289 miles
  • 2011 – 122,658 miles
  • 2010 – 117,207 miles
  • 2009 – 113,066 miles
  • 2008 – 105,504 miles
  • 2006 – 98,283 miles
  • 2005 – 95,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,657 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,657 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,657 miles
    Test number
    652964295169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,903 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    105331535776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,829 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    564699806726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,292 miles (+3,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,292 miles
    Test number
    253818915457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,289 miles (+3,631)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,289 miles
    Test number
    375247022435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Pass122,658 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    625832891279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Fail122,652 miles (+5,445)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    309940791455
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail117,207 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    331316080403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass117,207 miles (+4,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    604346280252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass113,066 miles (+7,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    753744399232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass105,504 miles (+7,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    613112898001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  12. Pass98,283 miles (+2,688)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    544682586224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspect wear in idler which is covered from view nearside steering
  13. Pass95,595 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    850557685258
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about L79 CTT

Does L79 CTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 CTT expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 CTT?
The MOT on L79 CTT expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 CTT done?
L79 CTT was recorded at 131,657 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 2,156 miles a year.
Has L79 CTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 CTT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on L79 CTT 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 L79 CTT find?
L79 CTT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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