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White · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LE02 YFLMOT history

LE02 YFL is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

LE02 YFL white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
132,856 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 YFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE02 YFL was last recorded at 132,856 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 6,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,757 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,099 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,856 miles
  • 2022 – 126,757 miles
  • 2021 – 122,387 miles
  • 2020 – 114,820 miles
  • 2019 – 106,800 miles
  • 2018 – 101,598 miles
  • 2017 – 100,245 miles
  • 2016 – 95,130 miles
  • 2015 – 89,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,856 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,856 miles (+6,099)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    196395819144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  2. Pass126,757 miles (+4,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,757 miles
    Test number
    778957303836
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  3. Pass122,387 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,387 miles
    Test number
    456506645870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
  4. Fail122,386 miles (+53)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    633204133953
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
  5. Fail122,333 miles (+7,513)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,333 miles
    Test number
    485424254196
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
  6. Pass114,820 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    861295872088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    244802883238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,800 miles (+5,202)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    489818083737
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,598 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    994900594900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,245 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    610362801133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,130 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    550380426999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,280 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    175636015273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBothside front tyres cracked
    • NoteBothside rear tyres cracked
  13. Fail89,278 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    495982315202
    • FailureHeadlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBothside front tyres cracked
    • NoteBothside rear tyres cracked

Questions about LE02 YFL

Does LE02 YFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 YFL expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 YFL?
The MOT on LE02 YFL expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 YFL done?
LE02 YFL was recorded at 132,856 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has LE02 YFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 YFL has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LE02 YFL 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 YFL find?
LE02 YFL failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear seat belt webbing significantly weakened; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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