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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L98 GNFMOT history

L98 GNF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
195,579 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 GNF was last recorded at 195,579 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 3,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,448 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,131 miles
Average per year
2,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,579 miles
  • 2023 – 192,448 miles
  • 2021 – 187,011 miles
  • 2020 – 179,878 miles
  • 2019 – 170,025 miles
  • 2018 – 163,990 miles
  • 2017 – 160,370 miles
  • 2016 – 159,530 miles
  • 2015 – 156,281 miles
  • 2014 – 155,719 miles
  • 2013 – 154,760 miles
  • 2012 – 153,214 miles
  • 2011 – 152,026 miles
  • 2010 – 151,187 miles
  • 2009 – 150,329 miles
  • 2008 – 148,945 miles
  • 2007 – 147,292 miles
  • 2006 – 145,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,579 miles
  • AdvisoryADVISE BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORREDED NO SHARP EDGES
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Both front wheel arches slightly corroded no sharp edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded for fuel filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing centre markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,579 miles (+3,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,579 miles
    Test number
    789387482219
    • AdvisoryADVISE BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORREDED NO SHARP EDGES
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass192,448 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,448 miles
    Test number
    962238048888
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches slightly corroded no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded for fuel filter
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing centre markers (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail192,404 miles (+5,393)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,404 miles
    Test number
    450256443267
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches slightly corroded no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded for fuel filter
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing centre markers (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass187,011 miles (+7,133)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,011 miles
    Test number
    271976412728
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded.

  5. Pass179,878 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,878 miles
    Test number
    900547870972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,025 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,025 miles
    Test number
    217112773540
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,990 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,990 miles
    Test number
    527690354823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,370 miles (+840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,370 miles
    Test number
    929794547718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass159,530 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,530 miles
    Test number
    738338138329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,518 miles (+2)5 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,518 miles
    Test number
    160924548926
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mountings rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail159,516 miles (+3,235)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,516 miles
    Test number
    386883633057
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mountings rubber bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass156,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,281 miles
    Test number
    159958265431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,281 miles (+562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,281 miles
    Test number
    938948165032
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  14. Pass155,719 miles (+959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    109039344098
    • NoteOs front lower swivel noisey/wear in ns rear lower joint/rear brake pads & wiper blade worn

  15. Pass154,760 miles (+1,546)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    154,760 miles
    Test number
    619077553076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipe union corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear differential mount bushes perished
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass153,214 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    153,214 miles
    Test number
    195960262402
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear driveshaft boots perrished

  17. Fail153,214 miles (+1,188)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,214 miles
    Test number
    885250062088
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear driveshaft boots perrished

  18. Pass152,026 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    152,026 miles
    Test number
    766270371043
    • NoteBaffles rattling in rear silencer
    • NoteCut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre
    • NoteN/S/F Headlight glass chipped

  19. Fail152,026 miles (+839)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,026 miles
    Test number
    549150671002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBaffles rattling in rear silencer
    • NoteCut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre
    • NoteN/S/F Headlight glass chipped

  20. Fail151,187 miles2 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,187 miles
    Test number
    210482300154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper cracked
    • NoteN/S/F Headlight chipped
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perrished
    • NoteWashers weak

  21. Pass151,187 miles (+858)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    151,187 miles
    Test number
    260262000404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper cracked
    • NoteN/S/F Headlight chipped
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perrished
    • NoteWashers weak

  22. Pass150,329 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    271390139203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre perrished
    • NoteRear silencer mounts perrished

  23. Fail150,329 miles (+1,384)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    302280339275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre perrished
    • NoteRear silencer mounts perrished

  24. Pass148,945 miles (+1,653)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    148,945 miles
    Test number
    193005838225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls damaged
    • NoteWashers weak

  25. Pass147,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    147,292 miles
    Test number
    361344317228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  26. Fail147,292 miles (+1,886)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,292 miles
    Test number
    481274117245
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  27. Pass145,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    145,406 miles
    Test number
    333357336455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail145,406 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,406 miles
    Test number
    662786836235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Questions about L98 GNF

Does L98 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L98 GNF expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L98 GNF?
The MOT on L98 GNF expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L98 GNF done?
L98 GNF was recorded at 195,579 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 2,878 miles a year.
Has L98 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 GNF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L98 GNF 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 L98 GNF find?
L98 GNF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: advise both front wheel arches correded no sharp edges; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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