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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

22 VWMOT history

22 VW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

22 VW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,730 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 VW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 VW was last recorded at 167,730 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,431 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,730 miles
  • 2024 – 162,431 miles
  • 2023 – 159,858 miles
  • 2022 – 155,956 miles
  • 2021 – 152,451 miles
  • 2020 – 149,793 miles
  • 2019 – 148,301 miles
  • 2018 – 143,218 miles
  • 2017 – 137,006 miles
  • 2016 – 131,963 miles
  • 2015 – 122,532 miles
  • 2014 – 110,909 miles
  • 2013 – 99,992 miles
  • 2012 – 85,065 miles
  • 2011 – 71,967 miles
  • 2010 – 62,736 miles
  • 2009 – 52,584 miles
  • 2008 – 40,850 miles
  • 2007 – 28,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,730 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leading arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,730 miles (+5,299)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,730 miles
    Test number
    365049262362
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,431 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,431 miles
    Test number
    105513843998
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass159,858 miles (+3,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    674252518273
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,956 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    535832723082
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,955 miles (+3,504)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,955 miles
    Test number
    136790746533
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,451 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    592255061043
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,451 miles (+2,658)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    203096979201
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,793 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,793 miles
    Test number
    224223913848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,301 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    908776758317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail148,257 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    641130079720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass143,218 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,218 miles
    Test number
    168229484468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,006 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    748196337851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,963 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,963 miles
    Test number
    881520904113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail131,874 miles (+9,342)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    668569817709
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,532 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    645252813145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,909 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    565069544365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,992 miles (+14,927)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    678263043344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,065 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    917138232358
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail84,953 miles (+12,986)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    419015932358
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass71,967 miles (+9,231)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,967 miles
    Test number
    479858841404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to legal limit

  21. Pass62,736 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    441162940346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,584 miles (+11,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    431464549392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,850 miles (+11,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    410697748381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass28,881 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    152904447309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,912 miles
    Test number
    980204307045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 22 VW

What vehicle is registration 22 VW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 VW on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jan 2004. 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 22 VW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 VW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 22 VW?
The MOT on 22 VW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 VW done?
22 VW was recorded at 167,730 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has 22 VW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 VW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on 22 VW 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 22 VW find?
22 VW passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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