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Mercedes-Benz 250

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,525 cc

L81 EMOMOT history

L81 EMO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,024 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
250
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,525 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 EMO was last recorded at 167,024 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 3,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,688 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,336 miles
Average per year
9,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,024 miles
  • 2025 – 163,688 miles
  • 2024 – 161,377 miles
  • 2023 – 149,895 miles
  • 2022 – 136,852 miles
  • 2021 – 123,895 miles
  • 2020 – 112,808 miles
  • 2019 – 99,950 miles
  • 2018 – 75,122 miles
  • 2017 – 56,332 miles
  • 2016 – 39,321 miles
  • 2015 – 37,105 miles
  • 2014 – 33,141 miles
  • 2013 – 29,992 miles
  • 2012 – 26,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,024 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,024 miles (+3,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,024 miles
    Test number
    553249570655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass163,688 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,688 miles
    Test number
    944369414556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail163,670 miles (+2,293)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,670 miles
    Test number
    521524757455
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,377 miles (+11,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,377 miles
    Test number
    235284136530
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,895 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,895 miles
    Test number
    765471682774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail149,894 miles (+13,042)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,894 miles
    Test number
    803082691656
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,852 miles (+12,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,852 miles
    Test number
    379044175664
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,895 miles (+11,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,895 miles
    Test number
    559379124959
    • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted

  9. Pass112,808 miles (+12,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    548585533291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,950 miles (+24,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    234405184711
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,122 miles (+18,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    182022242016
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass56,332 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    633632385108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,258 miles (+16,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    862187732419
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,321 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    507189438755
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass37,105 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    126645173249
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass33,141 miles (+3,149)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,141 miles
    Test number
    969058654295
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN.s/r tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSome wear noted front brake disc

  17. Pass29,992 miles (+3,158)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,992 miles
    Test number
    305268963482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail26,834 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    305356662288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on wear indicators

  19. Pass26,834 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    768266662283
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Questions about L81 EMO

Does L81 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 EMO is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 EMO?
The MOT on L81 EMO is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 EMO done?
L81 EMO was recorded at 167,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 9,966 miles a year.
Has L81 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 EMO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L81 EMO 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 L81 EMO find?
L81 EMO passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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