1994 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · L742 FAX
1994 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22/02/1994. Recorded mileage 278,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2996cc
L742 FAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 278,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L742 FAX Mileage History
- 15/03/2023274,004 mi
- 18/05/2023274,007 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2024275,332 mi+1,325 mi
- 15/05/2024275,378 mi+46 mi
- 13/05/2025278,021 mi+2,643 mi
Average of roughly 1,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L742 FAX MOT History
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 1994 Mercedes-Benz E (L742 FAX) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust silencer insecure REAR JOINT (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))”.
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