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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L7 PRLMOT history

L7 PRL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L7 PRL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,963 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PRL was last recorded at 65,963 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,707 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,256 miles
Average per year
3,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,963 miles
  • 2025 – 63,707 miles
  • 2024 – 60,496 miles
  • 2023 – 57,625 miles
  • 2022 – 53,955 miles
  • 2021 – 48,507 miles
  • 2020 – 41,931 miles
  • 2019 – 40,576 miles
  • 2018 – 38,553 miles
  • 2017 – 35,324 miles
  • 2016 – 32,410 miles
  • 2015 – 29,952 miles
  • 2014 – 27,397 miles
  • 2013 – 21,208 miles
  • 2012 – 17,869 miles
  • 2011 – 12,131 miles
  • 2010 – 8,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,963 miles (+2,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    314996323723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass63,707 miles (+3,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    998310516770
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass60,496 miles (+2,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    811847911815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass57,625 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    991276932945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,498 miles (+3,543)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    988888610808
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass53,955 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    338595781139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,507 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    148730535862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,931 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,931 miles
    Test number
    741755134322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,576 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    356787435859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    584236578589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail38,553 miles (+3,229)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    753414228143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass35,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    698954794391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,324 miles (+2,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    609791467461
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass32,410 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    230135116541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,952 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    446140770096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    156167364278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  17. Pass27,397 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    317427564436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,208 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    478886663213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,869 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    719340672274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,131 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    838833771219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    8,013 miles
    Test number
    532836560275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 PRL

Does L7 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PRL is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PRL?
The MOT on L7 PRL is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PRL done?
L7 PRL was recorded at 65,963 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
Has L7 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PRL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 PRL 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 PRL find?
L7 PRL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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