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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,996 cc

L7 BKNMOT history

L7 BKN is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,407 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BKN was last recorded at 87,407 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,620 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
1,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,407 miles
  • 2025 – 86,620 miles
  • 2024 – 85,936 miles
  • 2023 – 84,878 miles
  • 2022 – 82,453 miles
  • 2021 – 81,219 miles
  • 2019 – 77,385 miles
  • 2018 – 77,355 miles
  • 2017 – 76,633 miles
  • 2016 – 75,081 miles
  • 2015 – 74,044 miles
  • 2014 – 73,061 miles
  • 2013 – 72,309 miles
  • 2012 – 70,855 miles
  • 2011 – 69,685 miles
  • 2010 – 68,351 miles
  • 2009 – 67,185 miles
  • 2008 – 65,967 miles
  • 2006 – 64,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,407 miles (+787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    588061437266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,620 miles (+684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    224390874007
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,936 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    804217215466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,878 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    701088859556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,833 miles (+2,380)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    215177107131
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,453 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    629154681282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,219 miles (+3,834)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    534765249245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,385 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    996706377017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,355 miles (+722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    562726875400
    • AdvisoryCentral Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass76,633 miles (+1,552)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    719220910674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspect slight fuel leak around fuel pump area

  11. Pass75,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    561244916314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail75,081 miles (+1,037)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    324605291473
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass74,044 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    449765835085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail74,044 miles (+983)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    779785935017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass73,061 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    957964244013
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail73,059 miles (+750)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    486563844019
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,309 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    477701223070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,855 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    669874922001
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,685 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    848808941006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass68,351 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    804974220163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail68,343 miles (+1,158)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    334597760084
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail67,185 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    482941679099
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass67,185 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    761821079014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    851028278054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,967 miles (+1,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    962498078047
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass64,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    640334726083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BKN

Does L7 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BKN is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BKN?
The MOT on L7 BKN is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BKN done?
L7 BKN was recorded at 87,407 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
Has L7 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BKN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 BKN 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 BKN find?
L7 BKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 1 more.

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