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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

X28 LAMMOT history

X28 LAM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

X28 LAM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 LAM was last recorded at 39,588 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2010: 9,431 miles, lower than 49,195 miles on 17 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,965 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,623 miles
Average per year
1,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,588 miles
  • 2025 – 34,965 miles
  • 2024 – 30,241 miles
  • 2023 – 26,866 miles
  • 2022 – 26,186 miles
  • 2021 – 24,932 miles
  • 2020 – 24,523 miles
  • 2019 – 23,218 miles
  • 2018 – 20,044 miles
  • 2017 – 16,834 miles
  • 2016 – 13,779 miles
  • 2015 – 13,584 miles
  • 2014 – 12,773 miles
  • 2013 – 11,796 miles
  • 2012 – 11,119 miles
  • 2011 – 9,663 miles
  • 2010 – 9,431 miles
  • 2009 – 49,195 miles
  • 2007 – 5,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hanger broken.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    213006901525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail39,587 miles (+4,622)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    386091562587
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass34,965 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    290941046559
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail34,964 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    640223640209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass30,241 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    971826270976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail30,239 miles (+3,373)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,239 miles
    Test number
    293998143671
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking unable to tell where as so much fluid covering all pipes / pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty most of fluid in engine bay (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass26,866 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    723679535537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass26,186 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,186 miles
    Test number
    961717679450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,932 miles (+409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,932 miles
    Test number
    216150488960
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transmission
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass24,523 miles (+4)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    527671272090
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail24,519 miles (+1,301)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,519 miles
    Test number
    691211530831
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass23,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    801356454961
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail23,218 miles (+3,174)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    355248063424
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass20,044 miles (+3,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,044 miles
    Test number
    145722377305
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers broken but system is still secured.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox.
  15. Pass16,834 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    16,834 miles
    Test number
    141133326802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,779 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,779 miles
    Test number
    497696633610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,584 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,584 miles
    Test number
    567388105021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,773 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    198711834033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,796 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,796 miles
    Test number
    449456533050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,119 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,119 miles
    Test number
    829948832056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,663 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,663 miles
    Test number
    855615931012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,431 miles (-39,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,431 miles
    Test number
    114963550406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,195 miles (+44,060)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    444678749050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,135 miles
    Test number
    974204817154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 LAM

Does X28 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 LAM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 LAM?
The MOT on X28 LAM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 LAM done?
X28 LAM was recorded at 39,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,841 miles a year.
Has X28 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 LAM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X28 LAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X28 LAM find?
X28 LAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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