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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

1972 JDMOT history

1972 JD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

1972 JD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,703 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1972 JD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1972 JD was last recorded at 139,703 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,503 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,200 miles
Average per year
8,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,703 miles
  • 2024 – 133,503 miles
  • 2023 – 128,025 miles
  • 2022 – 120,518 miles
  • 2021 – 113,419 miles
  • 2020 – 109,207 miles
  • 2019 – 101,031 miles
  • 2018 – 87,293 miles
  • 2017 – 78,822 miles
  • 2016 – 69,801 miles
  • 2015 – 60,566 miles
  • 2014 – 37,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,703 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,703 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    518556557786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,503 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    200238733851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,025 miles (+7,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    264740758524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass120,518 miles (+7,099)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,518 miles
    Test number
    792740355428
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring testable items
  5. Pass113,419 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    362511229249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,207 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,207 miles
    Test number
    435302387425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
  7. Fail109,187 miles (+8,156)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    776290426331
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
  8. Pass101,031 miles (+13,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    531420958986
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner walls of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass87,293 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    979897388136
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.
  10. Fail87,292 miles (+8,470)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    919075279478
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.
  11. Pass78,822 miles (+9,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    195014383998
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components.
  12. Pass69,801 miles (+9,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    873235267616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted 7
  13. Pass60,566 miles (+23,405)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    318630475188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass37,161 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,161 miles
    Test number
    165819044101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 1972 JD

What vehicle is registration 1972 JD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1972 JD on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jun 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1972 JD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1972 JD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1972 JD?
The MOT on 1972 JD is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1972 JD done?
1972 JD was recorded at 139,703 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,924 miles a year.
Has 1972 JD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1972 JD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 1972 JD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1972 JD find?
1972 JD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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