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2002 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · L9 VST

L9 VST

2002 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 87,684 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,684 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
2597cc

L9 VST Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
  • 87,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 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

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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L9 VST Mileage History

  1. 23/11/200524,983 mi
  2. 14/11/200631,034 mi+6,051 mi
  3. 06/11/200735,299 mi+4,265 mi
  4. 19/11/200838,743 mi+3,444 mi
  5. 17/11/200941,663 mi+2,920 mi
  6. 10/11/201047,092 mi+5,429 mi
  7. 25/10/201149,416 mi+2,324 mi
  8. 07/11/201254,402 mi+4,986 mi
  9. 25/10/201356,323 mi+1,921 mi
  10. 24/10/201458,817 mi+2,494 mi
  11. 03/11/201560,851 mi+2,034 mi
  12. 09/11/201663,393 mi+2,542 mi
  13. 15/11/201764,102 mi+709 mi
  14. 06/03/201970,664 mi+6,562 mi
  15. 26/02/202075,102 mi+4,438 mi
  16. 19/02/202175,808 mi+706 mi
  17. 08/03/202279,008 mi+3,200 mi
  18. 13/03/202381,914 mi+2,906 mi
  19. 13/03/202381,914 mi
  20. 22/02/202484,005 mi+2,091 mi
  21. 11/03/202586,451 mi+2,446 mi
  22. 09/03/202687,684 mi+1,233 mi

Average of roughly 3,090 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

L9 VST MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 22:28
MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (L9 VST) between November 2005 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY