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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

L7 VDTMOT history

L7 VDT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 57,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L7 VDT black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,702 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VDT was last recorded at 57,702 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,302 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,400 miles
Average per year
5,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,702 miles
  • 2025 – 56,302 miles
  • 2024 – 49,128 miles
  • 2023 – 41,571 miles
  • 2022 – 33,821 miles
  • 2021 – 27,874 miles
  • 2020 – 26,886 miles
  • 2019 – 23,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,702 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,702 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    688361784005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    792665081947
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail56,302 miles (+7,174)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    379730597918
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass49,128 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    523701919689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,125 miles (+7,554)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    238695172737
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass41,571 miles (+7,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    309204071868
    • 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))
  7. Pass33,821 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    156661687174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,874 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,874 miles
    Test number
    224293120102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,886 miles (+2,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    875932400723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  10. Pass23,909 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,909 miles
    Test number
    258838248299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    380769275490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VDT

Does L7 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VDT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VDT?
The MOT on L7 VDT is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VDT done?
L7 VDT was recorded at 57,702 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,478 miles a year.
Has L7 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VDT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 VDT 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 VDT find?
L7 VDT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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