Mercedes
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,439 cc
L7 AHWMOT history
L7 AHW is a silver petrol Mercedes first used on 22 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,116 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 AHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 22 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 AHW was last recorded at 167,116 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,319 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 797 miles
- Average per year
- 4,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,116 miles
- 2025 – 166,319 miles
- 2024 – 166,057 miles
- 2023 – 165,438 miles
- 2019 – 164,541 miles
- 2018 – 157,616 miles
- 2017 – 151,956 miles
- 2016 – 144,605 miles
- 2015 – 128,169 miles
- 2014 – 116,727 miles
- 2013 – 110,229 miles
- 2012 – 103,928 miles
- 2011 – 102,348 miles
- 2010 – 97,136 miles
- 2008 – 88,322 miles
- 2007 – 81,787 miles
- 2006 – 77,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,116 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,116 miles (+797)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,116 miles
- Test number
- 646893813086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,319 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 166,319 miles
- Test number
- 509374298249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,313 miles (+64)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,313 miles
- Test number
- 885540706331
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,249 miles (+192)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,249 miles
- Test number
- 958988680412
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,057 miles (+619)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 166,057 miles
- Test number
- 328501085415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,438 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 165,438 miles
- Test number
- 706279969252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail165,436 miles (+895)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,436 miles
- Test number
- 124437543555
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,541 miles (+6,925)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,541 miles
- Test number
- 279324672936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,616 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 157,616 miles
- Test number
- 521658579394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,614 miles (+5,658)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,614 miles
- Test number
- 791492055943
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,956 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 151,956 miles
- Test number
- 743584017043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,954 miles (+7,349)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,954 miles
- Test number
- 266208903712
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass144,605 miles (+16,436)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 144,605 miles
- Test number
- 582477671500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,169 miles (+11,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,169 miles
- Test number
- 277790385037
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,727 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 116,727 miles
- Test number
- 248444084093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,229 miles (+6,301)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 110,229 miles
- Test number
- 125193153440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 103,928 miles
- Test number
- 359047922089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,928 miles (+1,580)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,928 miles
- Test number
- 679666322094
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteCorrosion offside front jacking point
- NoteSlight play nearside and offside front inner rackends
Pass102,348 miles (+5,212)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 102,348 miles
- Test number
- 847592231003
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteFront wiper starting to split
- NoteOffside door mirror starting to mist
Pass97,136 miles (+8,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 97,136 miles
- Test number
- 794132530015
- 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)
Pass88,322 miles (+6,535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 88,322 miles
- Test number
- 243518538382
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,787 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 81,787 miles
- Test number
- 590990477231
- NotePlay in steering offside will require attention soon
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Fail81,787 miles (+4,000)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,787 miles
- Test number
- 664568867213
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NotePlay in steering offside will require attention soon
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Pass77,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 77,787 miles
- Test number
- 190046666260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 AHW
- Does L7 AHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 AHW?
- The MOT on L7 AHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 AHW done?
- L7 AHW was recorded at 167,116 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
- Has L7 AHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 AHW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 AHW 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 L7 AHW find?
- L7 AHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears.
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