Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
T42 JLBMOT history
T42 JLB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,357 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T42 JLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T42 JLB was last recorded at 52,357 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,772 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,585 miles
- Average per year
- 2,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,357 miles
- 2025 – 49,772 miles
- 2024 – 46,479 miles
- 2023 – 43,935 miles
- 2022 – 41,762 miles
- 2021 – 39,432 miles
- 2020 – 37,406 miles
- 2019 – 34,995 miles
- 2018 – 31,727 miles
- 2017 – 28,845 miles
- 2016 – 25,252 miles
- 2015 – 18,799 miles
- 2014 – 16,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,357 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,357 miles
- Test number
- 461996692163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,772 miles (+3,293)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 49,772 miles
- Test number
- 415627728312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,479 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 779303622926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,214 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 46,214 miles
- Test number
- 299256016163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,935 miles (+2,173)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 43,935 miles
- Test number
- 683440074590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,762 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 41,762 miles
- Test number
- 979132626588
- 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))
Pass39,432 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 39,432 miles
- Test number
- 937116402944
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail39,432 miles (+2,026)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,432 miles
- Test number
- 237749600682
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 37,406 miles
- Test number
- 290121807785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,406 miles (+2,411)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,406 miles
- Test number
- 239117298060
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass34,995 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 34,995 miles
- Test number
- 648047673250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,727 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 31,727 miles
- Test number
- 239144933402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,845 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 28,845 miles
- Test number
- 846234819919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,252 miles (+6,453)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,252 miles
- Test number
- 707849387863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,799 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 18,799 miles
- Test number
- 706123205259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,497 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 16,497 miles
- Test number
- 245457594463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T42 JLB
- Does T42 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 JLB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T42 JLB?
- The MOT on T42 JLB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T42 JLB done?
- T42 JLB was recorded at 52,357 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
- Has T42 JLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T42 JLB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T42 JLB 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 T42 JLB find?
- T42 JLB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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