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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

712 DTXMOT history

712 DTX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

712 DTX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,598 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
712 DTX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

712 DTX was last recorded at 84,598 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2015: 20,759 miles, lower than 31,046 miles on 16 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,794 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,804 miles
Average per year
4,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,598 miles
  • 2025 – 79,794 miles
  • 2024 – 73,751 miles
  • 2023 – 64,974 miles
  • 2022 – 59,293 miles
  • 2021 – 50,285 miles
  • 2020 – 44,386 miles
  • 2019 – 37,588 miles
  • 2018 – 27,570 miles
  • 2017 – 24,575 miles
  • 2016 – 22,649 miles
  • 2015 – 20,759 miles
  • 2014 – 31,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    955724981279
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  2. Fail84,598 miles (+4,804)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    600070600106
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  3. Pass79,794 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    238997338864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  4. Fail79,727 miles (+5,976)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    118167695930
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured corroded excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass73,751 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    380315028756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    957963797611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,974 miles (+5,681)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    556184407000
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass59,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    863359257866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,293 miles (+9,008)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    940760007236
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,285 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    915068465183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,386 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    856319751766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,384 miles (+6,796)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    640933079511
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  13. Pass37,588 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    551390392799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,570 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    315923648298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass24,575 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,575 miles
    Test number
    480519172731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,649 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,649 miles
    Test number
    972680485647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,759 miles (-10,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    229082465404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,046 miles
    Test number
    705050454352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 712 DTX

What vehicle is registration 712 DTX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 712 DTX on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Dec 2011. 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 712 DTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 712 DTX is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 712 DTX?
The MOT on 712 DTX is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 712 DTX done?
712 DTX was recorded at 84,598 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,566 miles a year.
Has 712 DTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 712 DTX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 712 DTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 712 DTX find?
712 DTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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