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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LE02 DFYMOT history

LE02 DFY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

LE02 DFY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
80,538 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 DFY was last recorded at 80,538 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 1,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,016 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,522 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,538 miles
  • 2022 – 79,016 miles
  • 2020 – 77,199 miles
  • 2019 – 73,002 miles
  • 2018 – 69,447 miles
  • 2017 – 65,049 miles
  • 2016 – 59,978 miles
  • 2015 – 55,297 miles
  • 2014 – 51,529 miles
  • 2013 – 50,845 miles
  • 2012 – 50,541 miles
  • 2011 – 48,346 miles
  • 2010 – 45,510 miles
  • 2009 – 42,410 miles
  • 2008 – 39,340 miles
  • 2007 – 34,283 miles
  • 2006 – 28,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,538 miles (+1,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    187669230525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,016 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    390687202412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,199 miles (+4,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    796864350068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    219579836912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail73,002 miles (+17)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    808463771370
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail72,985 miles (+3,538)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    299573247187
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,447 miles (+4,398)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    492755894049
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMovement rear sub frame bushes
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryPlay offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

  8. Pass65,049 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,049 miles
    Test number
    140001076810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail65,048 miles (+5,070)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    546000931482
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass59,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    906090726344
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail59,978 miles (+4,681)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    279938592989
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass55,297 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    398111715473
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail55,297 miles (+3,768)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    365161115429
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass51,529 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    128869614210
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/S/R Brake Disc face rusty.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail51,529 miles (+684)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    637319614288
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R Brake Disc face rusty.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass50,845 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    637881303294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,541 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    858728602200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    906357701280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail48,346 miles (+2,836)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    606017701228
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass45,510 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    214853800247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    323961419442
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass42,410 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    344771119476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,340 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    164911608271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,283 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,283 miles
    Test number
    663957207274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    430382216256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass28,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    550302116232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 DFY

Does LE02 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 DFY expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 DFY?
The MOT on LE02 DFY expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 DFY done?
LE02 DFY was recorded at 80,538 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LE02 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 DFY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LE02 DFY 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 LE02 DFY find?
LE02 DFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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