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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

L90 DODMOT history

L90 DOD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

L90 DOD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
166,242 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DOD was last recorded at 166,242 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,821 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
5,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,242 miles
  • 2024 – 163,821 miles
  • 2022 – 161,242 miles
  • 2021 – 160,367 miles
  • 2020 – 159,151 miles
  • 2019 – 155,812 miles
  • 2018 – 153,063 miles
  • 2016 – 149,677 miles
  • 2015 – 146,502 miles
  • 2014 – 142,959 miles
  • 2013 – 139,148 miles
  • 2012 – 133,891 miles
  • 2011 – 128,723 miles
  • 2010 – 123,058 miles
  • 2009 – 116,035 miles
  • 2008 – 78,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,242 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central heat shield 50%loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,242 miles (+2,421)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,242 miles
    Test number
    666027802386
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass163,821 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,821 miles
    Test number
    633105455956
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail163,821 miles (+2,579)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,821 miles
    Test number
    112655789592
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass161,242 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,242 miles
    Test number
    333746828761
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail161,242 miles (+875)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,242 miles
    Test number
    346131372800
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,367 miles
    Test number
    909445107076
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield 50%loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail160,367 miles (+1,216)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,367 miles
    Test number
    617185677934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield 50%loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass159,151 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,151 miles
    Test number
    278080052891
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail159,151 miles (+3,339)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,151 miles
    Test number
    588697371806
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass155,812 miles (+2,749)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,812 miles
    Test number
    294941576528
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose loose o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass153,063 miles (+3,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,063 miles
    Test number
    368492773823
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose

  12. Pass149,677 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,677 miles
    Test number
    928912915204
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing thin

  13. Pass146,502 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    967990761592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear pads thin

  14. Pass142,959 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    142,959 miles
    Test number
    897495924249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail142,958 miles (+3,810)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,958 miles
    Test number
    306534024296
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass139,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    665675823228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail139,148 miles (+5,257)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    849695123285
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass133,891 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    305528822452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,840 miles (+5,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    316152122287
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass128,723 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,723 miles
    Test number
    747151521294
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass123,058 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    170408710226
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail123,058 miles (+7,023)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    754628010298
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass116,035 miles (+37,994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    530647419212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    390452518177
    • NoteBoth number plates have water ingress

  25. Fail78,041 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    950592818119
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth number plates have water ingress

Questions about L90 DOD

Does L90 DOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DOD expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DOD?
The MOT on L90 DOD expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DOD done?
L90 DOD was recorded at 166,242 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 5,080 miles a year.
Has L90 DOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DOD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 DOD 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 L90 DOD find?
L90 DOD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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