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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

6490 KWMOT history

6490 KW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

6490 KW grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,311 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6490 KW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6490 KW was last recorded at 137,311 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 5,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,784 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,527 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,311 miles
  • 2025 – 131,784 miles
  • 2024 – 127,641 miles
  • 2023 – 121,306 miles
  • 2022 – 114,344 miles
  • 2021 – 113,345 miles
  • 2020 – 111,104 miles
  • 2019 – 107,596 miles
  • 2018 – 102,251 miles
  • 2017 – 98,876 miles
  • 2016 – 96,500 miles
  • 2015 – 96,448 miles
  • 2014 – 72,873 miles
  • 2012 – 50,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,311 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,311 miles (+5,527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,311 miles
    Test number
    211481071308
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass131,784 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    709270082841
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail131,780 miles (+4,139)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    383357500204
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass127,641 miles (+32)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    346583358122
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail127,609 miles (+6,303)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    308542019619
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm ball joint d/cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint d/cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,306 miles (+1,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    311208477719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF NSR OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,859 miles (+5,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    202408806451
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass114,344 miles (+999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,344 miles
    Test number
    168173047984
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear underside

  9. Pass113,345 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,345 miles
    Test number
    296788686758
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to all underside

  10. Pass111,104 miles (+3,508)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,104 miles
    Test number
    846920206366
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake performance low

  11. Pass107,596 miles (+5,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    332752863740
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass102,251 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    777065946597
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail102,222 miles (+3,346)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    376018319161
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass98,876 miles (+2,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    399992941627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass96,500 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,500 miles
    Test number
    420221811656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,448 miles (+8,202)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    339196817847
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint *pressed in hub* (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play only adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play only adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak from codeing plug and pan gasket

  17. Fail88,246 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    228960935019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass88,246 miles (+15,373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    239700835001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass72,873 miles (+22,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    217927724012
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
    • NoteLarge plastic under try fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

  20. Pass50,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    849485212223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 6490 KW

What vehicle is registration 6490 KW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6490 KW on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2008. 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 6490 KW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6490 KW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6490 KW?
The MOT on 6490 KW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6490 KW done?
6490 KW was recorded at 137,311 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has 6490 KW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6490 KW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 6490 KW 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 6490 KW find?
6490 KW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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