Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
1986 TWMOT history
1986 TW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 129,929 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1986 TW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1986 TW was last recorded at 129,929 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,927 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,929 miles
- 2025 – 125,912 miles
- 2024 – 120,445 miles
- 2023 – 116,312 miles
- 2022 – 110,522 miles
- 2021 – 104,804 miles
- 2020 – 100,518 miles
- 2019 – 91,919 miles
- 2018 – 81,894 miles
- 2017 – 63,267 miles
- 2016 – 46,814 miles
- 2015 – 32,117 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,929 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,929 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 129,929 miles
- Test number
- 761387359083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,927 miles (+4,015)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,927 miles
- Test number
- 776715686339
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Levelling device defective Rear (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high Levelling device defective Rear (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top & Bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,912 miles (+149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 125,912 miles
- Test number
- 399539456605
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,763 miles (+5,318)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,763 miles
- Test number
- 871970969941
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,445 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 120,445 miles
- Test number
- 606304619629
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass116,312 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,312 miles
- Test number
- 735944375867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,307 miles (+5,785)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,307 miles
- Test number
- 347653456621
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,522 miles (+5,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 110,522 miles
- Test number
- 647519412526
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,804 miles (+4,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 104,804 miles
- Test number
- 936535652657
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass100,518 miles (+8,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,518 miles
- Test number
- 913649061704
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Pass91,919 miles (+10,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,919 miles
- Test number
- 786275118137
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass81,894 miles (+18,627)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,894 miles
- Test number
- 773745237647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,267 miles (+16,453)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,267 miles
- Test number
- 766116104130
- AdvisoryEmissions tested, no detection- too clean, no print out.
Pass46,814 miles (+14,697)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 46,814 miles
- Test number
- 552311075586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,117 miles
- Test number
- 928540125183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,117 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,117 miles
- Test number
- 895450725179
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about 1986 TW
- What vehicle is registration 1986 TW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1986 TW on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 May 2012. 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 1986 TW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1986 TW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1986 TW?
- The MOT on 1986 TW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1986 TW done?
- 1986 TW was recorded at 129,929 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,553 miles a year.
- Has 1986 TW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1986 TW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on 1986 TW 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 1986 TW find?
- 1986 TW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit.
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