Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1993 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · L470 APK

L470 APK

1993 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1993. Recorded mileage 111,186 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 08/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
111,186 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/01/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
3199cc

L470 APK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
  • 111,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for L470APK

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

L470 APK Mileage History

  1. 12/08/2022109,674 mi
  2. 30/09/2023110,460 mi+786 mi
  3. 16/10/2024110,693 mi+233 mi
  4. 07/01/2026111,179 mi+486 mi
  5. 09/01/2026111,186 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L470 APK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 02:27
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 (L470 APK) between August 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY