
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,199 cc
6037 PLMOT history
6037 PL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 160,250 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6037 PL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 May 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
6037 PL was last recorded at 160,250 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Dec 2011: 103,398 miles, lower than 126,668 miles on 27 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 158,883 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,367 miles
- Average per year
- 2,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,250 miles
- 2024 – 158,883 miles
- 2023 – 157,489 miles
- 2022 – 155,951 miles
- 2021 – 154,203 miles
- 2020 – 152,642 miles
- 2019 – 150,964 miles
- 2018 – 147,879 miles
- 2017 – 145,255 miles
- 2016 – 142,712 miles
- 2015 – 140,544 miles
- 2014 – 137,962 miles
- 2013 – 135,418 miles
- 2012 – 132,665 miles
- 2011 – 103,398 miles
- 2010 – 126,668 miles
- 2009 – 123,050 miles
- 2008 – 120,857 miles
- 2007 – 114,900 miles
- 2006 – 107,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,250 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 160,250 miles
- Test number
- 103810506790
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass158,883 miles (+1,394)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 158,883 miles
- Test number
- 244242977663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,489 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 157,489 miles
- Test number
- 524410441894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,951 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 155,951 miles
- Test number
- 765495227964
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,203 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,203 miles
- Test number
- 961193060975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,642 miles (+1,678)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,642 miles
- Test number
- 228873070964
- AdvisoryCoil springs rusty
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryOs ns front headlamp lens poor
- AdvisoryRust on chassis front
Pass150,964 miles (+3,085)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 150,964 miles
- Test number
- 781236167698
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking from age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top section of the spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated in all lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on all lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,879 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 147,879 miles
- Test number
- 308549479324
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre old and cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
Fail147,875 miles (+2,620)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,875 miles
- Test number
- 524019473320
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre old and cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
Pass145,255 miles (+2,543)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 145,255 miles
- Test number
- 315967919349
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake calipers corroded
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass142,712 miles (+2,168)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 142,712 miles
- Test number
- 651807776852
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear upper (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySteering wheel soft cover deteriorated
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass140,544 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 140,544 miles
- Test number
- 340939546292
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Fail140,544 miles (+2,582)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,544 miles
- Test number
- 514242322113
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Pass137,962 miles (+128)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 137,962 miles
- Test number
- 639758934325
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail137,834 miles (+2,416)2 dangerous1 failure10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,834 miles
- Test number
- 147324024324
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass135,418 miles (+2,753)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 135,418 miles
- Test number
- 499450233472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCenre exhaust support broken
- NoteInner & outer front wings corroded but not within pescribed areas
- NoteRear tyre walls perished
Pass132,665 miles (+38)12 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 132,665 miles
- Test number
- 369308622337
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front inner lower wing holed and corroded
- NoteNearside front wing corroded
- NoteOffside front inner lower wing holed and corroded
- NoteOffside front wing corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail132,627 miles (+29,229)7 failures12 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,627 miles
- Test number
- 407894522319
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front inner lower wing holed and corroded
- NoteNearside front wing corroded
- NoteOffside front inner lower wing holed and corroded
- NoteOffside front wing corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,398 miles (-23,270)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 408685531316
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underneath vehicle and exterior corners
Pass126,668 miles (+104)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 126,668 miles
- Test number
- 244651630313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail126,564 miles (+3,514)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,564 miles
- Test number
- 221293020344
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass123,050 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 123,050 miles
- Test number
- 121255219350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,857 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 120,857 miles
- Test number
- 721145248318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,822 miles (+5,922)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,822 miles
- Test number
- 871504888199
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass114,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 114,900 miles
- Test number
- 314891777193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,900 miles (+6,901)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,900 miles
- Test number
- 132406567125
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass107,999 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 107,999 miles
- Test number
- 522219876196
- NoteNearside front tyre 2.5mm
- NoteOffside front tyre 2mm
Questions about 6037 PL
- What vehicle is registration 6037 PL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6037 PL on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 1996. 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 6037 PL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6037 PL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 6037 PL?
- The MOT on 6037 PL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6037 PL done?
- 6037 PL was recorded at 160,250 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
- Has 6037 PL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6037 PL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on 6037 PL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 6037 PL find?
- 6037 PL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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