1994 Mercedes-Benz E 2.8L Petrol · L483 HHD
1994 Mercedes-Benz E (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 183,151 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L483 HHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2024
- 183,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L483 HHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz E (L483 HHD) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L483 HHD Mileage History
- 25/10/2022169,656 mi
- 23/10/2023173,736 mi+4,080 mi
- 24/11/2023174,851 mi+1,115 mi
- 29/11/2024183,151 mi+8,300 mi
Average of roughly 6,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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