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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L83 HOPMOT history

L83 HOP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,368 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 HOP was last recorded at 82,368 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,339 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,368 miles
  • 2025 – 81,392 miles
  • 2024 – 80,464 miles
  • 2023 – 80,199 miles
  • 2022 – 78,876 miles
  • 2021 – 78,001 miles
  • 2020 – 77,865 miles
  • 2019 – 77,430 miles
  • 2018 – 76,705 miles
  • 2017 – 76,054 miles
  • 2016 – 75,485 miles
  • 2015 – 74,642 miles
  • 2014 – 73,319 miles
  • 2013 – 72,522 miles
  • 2012 – 71,510 miles
  • 2011 – 70,356 miles
  • 2010 – 68,551 miles
  • 2009 – 66,999 miles
  • 2008 – 65,753 miles
  • 2007 – 64,060 miles
  • 2006 – 61,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,368 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,368 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    226308030529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,339 miles (+947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    424764985908
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,392 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    483331083599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,464 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    103241705238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,199 miles (+1,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    530270236251
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,876 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    208909876182
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,001 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    146706229032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,865 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    450481852362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,430 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    499881152249
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on fuel pipes
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake pipes (all) no leaks at time of test

  10. Pass76,705 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    264902324776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,054 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    471552581941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,485 miles (+843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    466451636159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass74,642 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    518887775147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail74,627 miles (+1,308)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    799879865123
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,319 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    809490274122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass72,522 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    829326153148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,510 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    298691462463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,356 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    458906781101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,551 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    103272450194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,999 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    222776579498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteBothg front seats not locking in the upright position with doors open
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear axle (differential) slight oil leak

  21. Fail66,999 miles (+1,246)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    642976379146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteBothg front seats not locking in the upright position with doors open
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear axle (differential) slight oil leak

  22. Fail65,753 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    213937988156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion offside front floor to chaasis rail

  23. Pass65,753 miles (+1,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    801747488199
    • NoteCorrosion offside front floor to chaasis rail

  24. Pass64,060 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    904254797139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    694198386161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,235 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    182438786175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L83 HOP

Does L83 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 HOP is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L83 HOP?
The MOT on L83 HOP 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 L83 HOP done?
L83 HOP was recorded at 82,368 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has L83 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 HOP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L83 HOP 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 L83 HOP find?
L83 HOP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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