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1994 Mercedes E 2.0L Petrol · L873 FOB

L873 FOB

1994 Mercedes E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 187,226 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/06/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/09/2012)
Recorded Mileage
187,226 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/06/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1997cc

L873 FOB Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2012
  • 187,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L873 FOB Mileage History

  1. 27/02/2006134,316 mi
  2. 01/03/2007149,404 mi+15,088 mi
  3. 05/03/2008160,816 mi+11,412 mi
  4. 04/03/2009169,474 mi+8,658 mi
  5. 04/03/2009169,474 mi
  6. 03/03/2010177,684 mi+8,210 mi
  7. 24/03/2011183,429 mi+5,745 mi
  8. 06/06/2012187,226 mi+3,797 mi

Average of roughly 8,436 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

L873 FOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:02
MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes E (L873 FOB) between February 2006 and June 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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