2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · L88 PAR
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 99,380 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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L88 PAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 99,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L88 PAR 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (L88 PAR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
L88 PAR Mileage History
- 16/05/202487,417 mi
- 11/04/202590,021 mi+2,604 mi
- 30/04/202590,028 mi+7 mi
- 16/05/202699,377 mi+9,349 mi
- 21/05/202699,380 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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