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1993 Mercedes-Benz E 2.5L Diesel · L496 LFR

L496 LFR

1993 Mercedes-Benz E (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1993. Recorded mileage 243,978 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2497cc

L496 LFR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
  • 243,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L496 LFR Mileage History

  1. 14/05/2022230,086 mi
  2. 18/05/2023232,076 mi+1,990 mi
  3. 18/05/2024242,259 mi+10,183 mi
  4. 02/06/2025243,957 mi+1,698 mi
  5. 18/07/2025243,978 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 4,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L496 LFR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (L496 LFR) between May 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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