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Mercedes-Benz 250

Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,497 cc

L79 EBWMOT history

L79 EBW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 262,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
262,580 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
250
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 EBW was last recorded at 262,580 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 5,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2015: 236,013 miles, lower than 236,095 miles on 28 Apr 2015.

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
257,085 miles · 21 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,495 miles
Average per year
8,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 262,580 miles
  • 2021 – 257,085 miles
  • 2020 – 254,864 miles
  • 2018 – 254,780 miles
  • 2017 – 242,245 miles
  • 2016 – 236,173 miles
  • 2015 – 236,013 miles
  • 2014 – 235,759 miles
  • 2013 – 230,250 miles
  • 2012 – 195,268 miles
  • 2011 – 172,086 miles
  • 2010 – 164,053 miles
  • 2009 – 159,555 miles
  • 2008 – 152,730 miles
  • 2007 – 141,697 miles
  • 2006 – 126,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,580 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust Rubber hanger missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside head lamp has condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,580 miles (+5,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    262,580 miles
    Test number
    202037591559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust Rubber hanger missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass257,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    257,085 miles
    Test number
    326798094507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  3. Fail257,085 miles (+2,221)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,085 miles
    Test number
    781757823554
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  4. Pass254,864 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    254,864 miles
    Test number
    913781333181
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a slight leaks

  5. Fail254,861 miles (+81)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,861 miles
    Test number
    691486994462
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a slight leaks

  6. Pass254,780 miles (+12,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    254,780 miles
    Test number
    958813459457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel tyre pressure low

  7. Pass242,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    242,245 miles
    Test number
    196221094336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail242,245 miles (+6,072)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,245 miles
    Test number
    663955688253
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass236,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    236,173 miles
    Test number
    587467487277
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres scrubbed on inside and outside edges

  10. Fail236,173 miles (+160)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,173 miles
    Test number
    129361536488
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres scrubbed on inside and outside edges

  11. Pass236,013 miles (-82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    236,013 miles
    Test number
    757679815146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail236,095 miles (+7)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,095 miles
    Test number
    569168615102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail236,088 miles (+329)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,088 miles
    Test number
    826440705154
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass235,759 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    235,759 miles
    Test number
    177672364087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail235,751 miles (+5,501)2 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,751 miles
    Test number
    778353944093
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass230,250 miles (+142)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    230,250 miles
    Test number
    417942243033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail230,108 miles (+34,840)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,108 miles
    Test number
    598322123089
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDiesel exhaust emissions print-out inoperative due to faulty printer....passed @ k=1.37m
    • NoteFront wiper blade slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass195,268 miles (+23,182)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    195,268 miles
    Test number
    415176112086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to rear bodywork
    • NoteFront and rear springs rusty
    • NoteHole in n/s headlamp
    • NoteN/s front outer ball joint gaiter split
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  19. Pass172,086 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    172,086 miles
    Test number
    669943531044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail172,080 miles (+8,027)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    167759111404
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass164,053 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    164,053 miles
    Test number
    621525410051
    • NoteBrake pipe to offside front hose corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside headlight glass chipped

  22. Fail164,053 miles (+4,498)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,053 miles
    Test number
    983704310065
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipe to offside front hose corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside headlight glass chipped

  23. Pass159,555 miles (+6,825)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    159,555 miles
    Test number
    141061729414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges wearing
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  24. Pass152,730 miles (+11,033)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    152,730 miles
    Test number
    520742028024
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteHole in offside h/light glass

  25. Pass141,697 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    141,697 miles
    Test number
    220906127096
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail141,552 miles (+14,864)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,552 miles
    Test number
    880199317062
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass126,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    126,688 miles
    Test number
    142020216039
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Questions about L79 EBW

Does L79 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 EBW expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 EBW?
The MOT on L79 EBW expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 EBW done?
L79 EBW was recorded at 262,580 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 8,234 miles a year.
Has L79 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 EBW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L79 EBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L79 EBW find?
L79 EBW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust rubber hanger missing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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