Mercedes

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 4,973 cc

L96 JOVMOT history

L96 JOV is a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
88,680 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 JOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 JOV was last recorded at 88,680 miles on 8 May 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,627 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,680 miles
  • 2023 – 88,627 miles
  • 2012 – 87,367 miles
  • 2011 – 86,710 miles
  • 2010 – 86,286 miles
  • 2009 – 85,738 miles
  • 2007 – 85,554 miles
  • 2006 – 83,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,680 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,680 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    184178982185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,627 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    804616593356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,367 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    398212412477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,710 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    958881101296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    304770690114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,286 miles (+548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    113450290188
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  7. Pass85,738 miles (+184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,738 miles
    Test number
    922701089127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass85,554 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,554 miles
    Test number
    604028717193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,668 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    661160106151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,652 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    161039576022
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  11. Fail83,652 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    143835076096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about L96 JOV

Does L96 JOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 JOV expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 JOV?
The MOT on L96 JOV expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 JOV done?
L96 JOV was recorded at 88,680 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 263 miles a year.
Has L96 JOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 JOV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on L96 JOV 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 L96 JOV find?
L96 JOV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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