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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

L99 DLFMOT history

L99 DLF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

L99 DLF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
152,626 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 DLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 DLF was last recorded at 152,626 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2019: 141,245 miles, lower than 142,317 miles on 26 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,601 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,626 miles
  • 2021 – 152,572 miles
  • 2020 – 149,541 miles
  • 2019 – 146,304 miles
  • 2018 – 142,317 miles
  • 2017 – 137,884 miles
  • 2016 – 133,571 miles
  • 2015 – 129,164 miles
  • 2014 – 126,999 miles
  • 2013 – 121,409 miles
  • 2012 – 115,480 miles
  • 2011 – 110,216 miles
  • 2010 – 106,280 miles
  • 2009 – 100,156 miles
  • 2008 – 94,779 miles
  • 2007 – 87,712 miles
  • 2006 – 81,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,626 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in under sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe from front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan area corroded throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,626 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,626 miles
    Test number
    304074527646
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in under seal

  2. Fail152,601 miles (+29)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,601 miles
    Test number
    778687073478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Detached from top fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in under seal

  3. Fail152,572 miles (+3,031)1 dangerous11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,572 miles
    Test number
    443086711217
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arch inner corrosion

  4. Pass149,541 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,541 miles
    Test number
    866188310913
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,304 miles (+5,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    263940711036
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan area corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,245 miles (-1,072)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    154587583192
    • MajorCentral Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside floorpan excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan area corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass142,317 miles (+4,433)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,317 miles
    Test number
    985842175575
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe running along the offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis floorpan rear area all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted proper inspection of inner and outer sills not possible

  8. Pass137,884 miles (+4,313)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,884 miles
    Test number
    213437069665
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills restricting view
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear jacking point correded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass133,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    789345564674
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail133,571 miles (+4,407)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    795127683305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass129,164 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,164 miles
    Test number
    965788662540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    425649364270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,999 miles (+5,590)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    345978344476
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,409 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,409 miles
    Test number
    415526483150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass121,409 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,409 miles
    Test number
    959426883181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass115,480 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    967135312267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,216 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,216 miles
    Test number
    659120111233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,280 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    263610210201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,274 miles (+6,118)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    351418100236
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass100,156 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    382982509440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    193320118248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,779 miles (+376)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    291689398113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass94,403 miles (+6,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    222146148017
    • 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)

  24. Pass87,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    411279837066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,712 miles (+6,312)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    152018837450
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass81,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    654928036074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,400 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    831408136046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Questions about L99 DLF

Does L99 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 DLF expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 DLF?
The MOT on L99 DLF expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 DLF done?
L99 DLF was recorded at 152,626 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has L99 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 DLF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L99 DLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L99 DLF find?
L99 DLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; underbody coated in under seal.

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