1994 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · L8 RET
1994 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 102,869 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 RET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 102,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 RET 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 (L8 RET) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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: Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L8 RET Mileage History
- 01/06/202295,449 mi
- 25/05/2023101,085 mi+5,636 mi
- 25/05/2023101,085 mi
- 23/10/2024102,866 mi+1,781 mi
- 23/10/2024102,869 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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