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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L7 FWDMOT history

L7 FWD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L7 FWD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,068 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FWD was last recorded at 159,068 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,889 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
10,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,068 miles
  • 2025 – 154,889 miles
  • 2024 – 147,181 miles
  • 2023 – 138,601 miles
  • 2022 – 129,742 miles
  • 2021 – 113,676 miles
  • 2020 – 104,128 miles
  • 2019 – 96,406 miles
  • 2018 – 86,857 miles
  • 2017 – 73,398 miles
  • 2016 – 61,564 miles
  • 2015 – 49,637 miles
  • 2014 – 38,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,068 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,068 miles (+4,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,068 miles
    Test number
    352943160681
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass154,889 miles (+7,708)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    633181428329
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass147,181 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,181 miles
    Test number
    201777454715
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,180 miles (+8,579)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,180 miles
    Test number
    338256147029
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,601 miles (+8,859)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    416857350526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,742 miles (+16,066)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,742 miles
    Test number
    992728626430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    751739255479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,676 miles (+9,548)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    859069213616
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass104,128 miles (+7,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    795332969117
    • AdvisoryFront small chip in windsreen

  10. Pass96,406 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,406 miles
    Test number
    681730663617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    525950650238
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail86,857 miles (+13,459)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    993540039756
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass73,398 miles (+11,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    403036087807
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,564 miles (+11,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    579624497281
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn in centre s

  15. Pass49,637 miles (+10,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    340806684355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worm to edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass38,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,676 miles
    Test number
    636479354254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L7 FWD

Does L7 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FWD is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FWD?
The MOT on L7 FWD is valid until 21 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 FWD done?
L7 FWD was recorded at 159,068 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 10,049 miles a year.
Has L7 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 FWD 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 FWD find?
L7 FWD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake back plate corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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