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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L99 ETSMOT history

L99 ETS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 255,564 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L99 ETS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
255,564 km
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,703 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ETS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ETS was last recorded at 255,564 km on 12 Sept 2026, 15,403 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2022: 132,052 miles, lower than 191,148 miles on 21 Sept 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,161 km · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,403 km
Average per year
13,703 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,564 km
  • 2025 – 240,161 km
  • 2024 – 236,720 km
  • 2020 – 173,895 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,564 km
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate delaminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,564 km (+15,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    255,564 km
    Test number
    388535212801
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass240,161 km (+3,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    240,161 km
    Test number
    459894377125
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass236,720 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    236,720 km
    Test number
    152519657122
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail236,720 km2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,720 km
    Test number
    294064721146
    • MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass140,696 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    867815427819
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate delaminating
  6. Fail140,694 miles (+8,642)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,694 miles
    Test number
    280764132632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate delaminating
  7. Pass132,052 miles (-59,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,052 miles
    Test number
    921032565692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass191,148 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,148 miles
    Test number
    544654424088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail191,135 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,135 miles
    Test number
    769394171205
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass173,895 km (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,895 km
    Test number
    362233732441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail173,891 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,891 km
    Test number
    253447863699
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass101,653 miles (+10,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    246102325793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass91,585 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    118400653440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Fail91,347 miles (+11,340)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    110577614349
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass80,007 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    274818748106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,745 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    588894355410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,177 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    934368032503
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre section (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan
  18. Pass69,254 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    327223094963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,321 miles (+1,095)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    776856915062
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail67,226 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    749554904218
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre outer wall
  21. Pass67,226 miles (+1,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    839454304242
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre outer wall
  22. Pass65,528 miles (+31,652)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    278876264099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,876 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,876 miles
    Test number
    157330163214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    646086753298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,722 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    607265853275
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about L99 ETS

Does L99 ETS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ETS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ETS?
The MOT on L99 ETS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ETS done?
L99 ETS was recorded at 255,564 km at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 13,703 km a year.
Has L99 ETS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ETS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 ETS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L99 ETS find?
L99 ETS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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