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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,200 cc

L97 SEVMOT history

L97 SEV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,440 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 SEV was last recorded at 130,440 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,440 miles · 6 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,440 miles
  • 2024 – 130,422 miles
  • 2023 – 129,937 miles
  • 2021 – 128,921 miles
  • 2010 – 128,700 miles
  • 2009 – 127,622 miles
  • 2008 – 121,266 miles
  • 2007 – 119,213 miles
  • 2006 – 115,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,440 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bush modifiedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass held in with insulation tape

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    313375604813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bush modified

  2. Fail130,440 miles (+18)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    479611171308
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bush modified

  3. Fail130,422 miles (+485)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    616339165774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer end bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail not working (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  4. Pass129,937 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    383375196533
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass held in with insulation tape (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,915 miles (+994)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    722546290623
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass held in with insulation tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass128,921 miles (+11)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    795415200555
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes repaired (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail128,910 miles (+210)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,910 miles
    Test number
    731210662798
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes repaired (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    372314290498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail128,700 miles (+1,078)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    754684690256
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass127,622 miles (+6,356)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,622 miles
    Test number
    312464659497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

  11. Pass121,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    121,266 miles
    Test number
    361355458219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,266 miles (+2,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,266 miles
    Test number
    623074358220
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass119,213 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    119,213 miles
    Test number
    444084657271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    115,427 miles
    Test number
    534658026241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 SEV

Does L97 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 SEV is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 SEV?
The MOT on L97 SEV is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 SEV done?
L97 SEV was recorded at 130,440 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 757 miles a year.
Has L97 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 SEV has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L97 SEV 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 L97 SEV find?
L97 SEV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; anti roll bar bush modified.

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