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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LEY 690MOT history

LEY 690 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LEY 690 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,623 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LEY 690
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LEY 690 was last recorded at 53,623 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,108 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,515 miles
Average per year
1,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,623 miles
  • 2025 – 51,108 miles
  • 2024 – 50,655 miles
  • 2023 – 49,611 miles
  • 2022 – 48,684 miles
  • 2021 – 47,203 miles
  • 2020 – 45,698 miles
  • 2019 – 44,528 miles
  • 2018 – 42,932 miles
  • 2017 – 41,468 miles
  • 2016 – 39,751 miles
  • 2015 – 37,691 miles
  • 2014 – 35,956 miles
  • 2013 – 34,384 miles
  • 2012 – 33,057 miles
  • 2011 – 31,470 miles
  • 2010 – 30,036 miles
  • 2009 – 27,662 miles
  • 2008 – 24,924 miles
  • 2007 – 21,569 miles
  • 2006 – 17,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,623 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    624769318693
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail53,623 miles (+2,515)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    111083504810
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,108 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    419243944141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,655 miles (+1,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    615968349092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub support bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub support bush worn

  5. Pass49,611 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    599101073450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail49,592 miles (+908)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    272404963599
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass48,684 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    224239209511
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front lower ball joint

  8. Pass47,203 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    716667546073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,698 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    603165469774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,528 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    584298053376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,932 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,932 miles
    Test number
    247740546810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    679320683439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail41,468 miles (+1,717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    659690109681
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass39,751 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    244311560646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,691 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    758981765109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear lower hub support joints

  16. Fail37,691 miles (+1,735)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    457391365113
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear lower hub support joints

  17. Pass35,956 miles (+1,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    918331444164
    • NoteN/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal starting to split

  18. Pass34,384 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    367920373107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    999003562104
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rear hub suport bush
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rear hub suport bush

  20. Fail33,057 miles (+1,587)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    606450562161
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rear hub suport bush
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rear hub suport bush

  21. Pass31,470 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    419375241169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,036 miles (+2,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    230195050120
    • NoteSlight play in rear hub suport bushes

  23. Pass27,662 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    912423759163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,924 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,924 miles
    Test number
    682211568159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,569 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    354182367177
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

  26. Fail21,569 miles (+4,087)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    372872367106
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres on 3mm and worn on edges
    • NoteNoise from o/s/f brake

  27. Pass17,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,482 miles
    Test number
    423034866178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LEY 690

What vehicle is registration LEY 690 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LEY 690 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LEY 690 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LEY 690 is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LEY 690?
The MOT on LEY 690 is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LEY 690 done?
LEY 690 was recorded at 53,623 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,836 miles a year.
Has LEY 690 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LEY 690 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LEY 690 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 LEY 690 find?
LEY 690 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges..

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