Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
68 SAMMOT history
68 SAM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 104,284 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 68 SAM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 15 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
68 SAM was last recorded at 104,284 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,447 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,837 miles
- Average per year
- 7,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,284 miles
- 2025 – 99,447 miles
- 2024 – 94,090 miles
- 2023 – 84,765 miles
- 2022 – 76,490 miles
- 2021 – 67,033 miles
- 2020 – 58,789 miles
- 2019 – 51,347 miles
- 2018 – 41,664 miles
- 2017 – 32,859 miles
- 2016 – 26,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,284 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake slow to advance
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,284 miles (+4,837)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 104,284 miles
- Test number
- 215314655860
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake slow to advance
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
Pass99,447 miles (+5,357)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 99,447 miles
- Test number
- 825400484801
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
Pass94,090 miles (+130)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 94,090 miles
- Test number
- 225278717043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail93,960 miles (+9,195)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,960 miles
- Test number
- 488105483182
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,765 miles (+60)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,765 miles
- Test number
- 242977334243
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Under-trays fitted preventing full view of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail84,705 miles (+8,215)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,705 miles
- Test number
- 970852058596
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Under-trays fitted preventing full view of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,490 miles (+9,457)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,490 miles
- Test number
- 848242353395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted stopping full inspection of under side
Pass67,033 miles (+8,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 67,033 miles
- Test number
- 898393654926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt not fully inspected due to dog bed fitted through seatbelt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,789 miles (+7,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,789 miles
- Test number
- 285455243363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt DOG BED NOT CHILD SEAT
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,347 miles (+9,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,347 miles
- Test number
- 123763188575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,664 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 41,664 miles
- Test number
- 672634451477
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass32,859 miles (+6,836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,859 miles
- Test number
- 168041860499
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit
Pass26,023 miles (+1,790)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 26,023 miles
- Test number
- 835275518330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,233 miles
- Test number
- 232363637957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge.
Questions about 68 SAM
- What vehicle is registration 68 SAM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 68 SAM on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 May 2013. 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 68 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 68 SAM is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 68 SAM?
- The MOT on 68 SAM is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 68 SAM done?
- 68 SAM was recorded at 104,284 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
- Has 68 SAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 68 SAM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on 68 SAM 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 68 SAM find?
- 68 SAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear park brake slow to advance, and 2 more.
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