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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L7 BOYMOT history

L7 BOY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L7 BOY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,365 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BOY was last recorded at 68,365 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,358 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,365 miles
  • 2025 – 65,165 miles
  • 2024 – 62,554 miles
  • 2023 – 59,260 miles
  • 2022 – 56,232 miles
  • 2021 – 53,342 miles
  • 2020 – 50,227 miles
  • 2019 – 46,534 miles
  • 2018 – 41,972 miles
  • 2017 – 37,815 miles
  • 2016 – 32,022 miles
  • 2015 – 26,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,365 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    256010006587
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,358 miles (+3,193)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    973482533303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,165 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    622200317339
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail65,165 miles (+2,611)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    721423877166
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Performance low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,554 miles (+3,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,554 miles
    Test number
    250252121642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake performance only just met minimum requirement

  6. Pass59,260 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    236845563730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,232 miles (+2,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    589380231959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,342 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,342 miles
    Test number
    785503906122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,227 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    383931509371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,164 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    376994493460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass46,534 miles (+4,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,534 miles
    Test number
    548514791516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass41,972 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    395908831693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass37,815 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    267163957776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,022 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    873558521428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,857 miles
    Test number
    753031581182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BOY

Does L7 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BOY is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BOY?
The MOT on L7 BOY is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BOY done?
L7 BOY was recorded at 68,365 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has L7 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BOY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 BOY 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 BOY find?
L7 BOY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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