Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
W18 LEDMOT history
W18 LED is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,360 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 155,360 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 LED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 LED was last recorded at 155,360 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 7,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,350 miles · 26 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,010 miles
- Average per year
- 5,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,360 miles
- 2024 – 148,350 miles
- 2023 – 147,250 miles
- 2022 – 145,900 miles
- 2021 – 145,000 miles
- 2018 – 140,400 miles
- 2017 – 138,522 miles
- 2016 – 136,257 miles
- 2015 – 133,737 miles
- 2013 – 128,215 miles
- 2012 – 120,664 miles
- 2011 – 109,899 miles
- 2010 – 97,349 miles
- 2009 – 86,530 miles
- 2008 – 75,800 miles
- 2007 – 61,583 miles
- 2006 – 56,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,360 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,360 miles (+7,010)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 155,360 miles
- Test number
- 647187318445
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,350 miles (+1,100)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 148,350 miles
- Test number
- 473134990077
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,250 miles (+1,350)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 147,250 miles
- Test number
- 357834993106
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,900 miles (+900)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 145,900 miles
- Test number
- 915925909140
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 145,000 miles
- Test number
- 182604326750
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail145,000 miles2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,000 miles
- Test number
- 353515300997
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 153848848470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 275204963051
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 992878836484
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass140,400 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 140,400 miles
- Test number
- 139410107046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,522 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 138,522 miles
- Test number
- 684556726496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,257 miles (+2,520)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 136,257 miles
- Test number
- 212814543019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,737 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,737 miles
- Test number
- 137510935024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,215 miles (+7,551)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 106400143265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing on edges.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass120,664 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 120,664 miles
- Test number
- 685781262232
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,630 miles (+10,731)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,630 miles
- Test number
- 457429242263
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousO/s front upper ball joint suspect repair !!!
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s front lower ball joint boot split = damaged
Pass109,899 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 109,899 miles
- Test number
- 816002871296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,895 miles (+12,546)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,895 miles
- Test number
- 466801571271
- DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteN/s front lower ball joint boot split
Pass97,349 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 97,349 miles
- Test number
- 304151660299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,315 miles (+10,785)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,315 miles
- Test number
- 472604770188
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,530 miles (+272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 86,530 miles
- Test number
- 302558779000
- 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)
Fail86,258 miles (+10,458)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,258 miles
- Test number
- 140060579031
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass75,800 miles (+14,217)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 75,800 miles
- Test number
- 313510278040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 61,583 miles
- Test number
- 152943577018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,583 miles (+4,804)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,583 miles
- Test number
- 501397767021
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass56,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 56,779 miles
- Test number
- 780882146275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,779 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,779 miles
- Test number
- 351541846274
- 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)
Questions about W18 LED
- Does W18 LED currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W18 LED expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W18 LED?
- The MOT on W18 LED expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W18 LED done?
- W18 LED was recorded at 155,360 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
- Has W18 LED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 LED has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on W18 LED 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 W18 LED find?
- W18 LED passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted.
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