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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L9 ESAMOT history

L9 ESA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L9 ESA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,300 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 ESA was last recorded at 192,300 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 20,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,684 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,616 miles
Average per year
15,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,300 miles
  • 2025 – 171,684 miles
  • 2024 – 153,552 miles
  • 2023 – 131,253 miles
  • 2022 – 98,412 miles
  • 2021 – 76,827 miles
  • 2020 – 72,148 miles
  • 2019 – 65,043 miles
  • 2018 – 54,537 miles
  • 2017 – 45,351 miles
  • 2016 – 36,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on other components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,300 miles (+20,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,300 miles
    Test number
    352467434569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass171,684 miles (+18,132)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,684 miles
    Test number
    387590540526
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,552 miles
    Test number
    141675141251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,552 miles (+22,299)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,552 miles
    Test number
    164696006693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,253 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,253 miles
    Test number
    466542159530
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on other components (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail131,245 miles (+32,833)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,245 miles
    Test number
    503850955925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on other components (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,412 miles (+21,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    765497948441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,827 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    214386743013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail76,824 miles (+4,676)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    697289519350
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    237024154615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  11. Fail72,148 miles (+7,105)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    921869478127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  12. Pass65,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    814004330470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,043 miles (+10,506)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    792152031459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass54,537 miles (+9,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    683166411491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass45,351 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,351 miles
    Test number
    265721105355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,161 miles
    Test number
    464891065292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 ESA

Does L9 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 ESA is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 ESA?
The MOT on L9 ESA is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 ESA done?
L9 ESA was recorded at 192,300 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 15,253 miles a year.
Has L9 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 ESA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L9 ESA 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 L9 ESA find?
L9 ESA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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