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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc

LF02 XALMOT history

LF02 XAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LF02 XAL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,373 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 XAL was last recorded at 70,373 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 8,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,991 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,382 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,373 miles
  • 2025 – 61,991 miles
  • 2024 – 51,310 miles
  • 2023 – 47,318 miles
  • 2022 – 44,063 miles
  • 2021 – 41,905 miles
  • 2020 – 36,373 miles
  • 2019 – 34,993 miles
  • 2018 – 33,387 miles
  • 2017 – 31,084 miles
  • 2016 – 29,436 miles
  • 2015 – 27,744 miles
  • 2014 – 25,781 miles
  • 2013 – 24,296 miles
  • 2012 – 22,885 miles
  • 2011 – 21,223 miles
  • 2010 – 19,605 miles
  • 2009 – 17,758 miles
  • 2008 – 16,478 miles
  • 2007 – 14,278 miles
  • 2006 – 11,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,373 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,373 miles (+8,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    623921513394
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,991 miles (+10,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    422410732836
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly dull on dip beam

  3. Pass51,310 miles (+3,992)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,310 miles
    Test number
    294260212660
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHF tyre low on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass47,318 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    953849787594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail47,318 miles (+3,255)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    415680043849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass44,063 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    951322042310
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  7. Fail44,063 miles (+2,158)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    445677570445
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  8. Pass41,905 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    925265807215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail41,905 miles (+5,532)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    450246541308
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,373 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    622198970534
    • 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))

  11. Pass34,993 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    964630309136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  12. Pass33,387 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    467650957465
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  13. Fail33,385 miles (+2,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,385 miles
    Test number
    651005068346
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  14. Pass31,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,084 miles
    Test number
    241128111854
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring view

  15. Fail31,083 miles (+1,647)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    558558391847
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring view

  16. Pass29,436 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    180396391011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,744 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,744 miles
    Test number
    897183505169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail25,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,781 miles
    Test number
    169271824161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass25,781 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,781 miles
    Test number
    576321924139
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass24,296 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    597497703100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,885 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,885 miles
    Test number
    197357832108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,223 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,223 miles
    Test number
    486226231118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,605 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    801956040113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,758 miles (+1,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    722229629249
    • NoteBoth no. plates start to discolour

  25. Pass16,478 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,478 miles
    Test number
    844029038253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,278 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,278 miles
    Test number
    814223087188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass11,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,739 miles
    Test number
    224751696415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 XAL

Does LF02 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 XAL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 XAL?
The MOT on LF02 XAL is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 XAL done?
LF02 XAL was recorded at 70,373 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has LF02 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 XAL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 XAL 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 LF02 XAL find?
LF02 XAL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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