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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

720 BGMOT history

720 BG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

720 BG white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,842 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
720 BG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

720 BG was last recorded at 113,842 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,917 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,925 miles
Average per year
6,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,842 miles
  • 2025 – 108,917 miles
  • 2024 – 105,291 miles
  • 2023 – 102,225 miles
  • 2022 – 96,332 miles
  • 2021 – 92,418 miles
  • 2020 – 87,411 miles
  • 2019 – 83,645 miles
  • 2018 – 76,287 miles
  • 2017 – 67,947 miles
  • 2016 – 57,495 miles
  • 2015 – 46,704 miles
  • 2014 – 38,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,842 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded unable to fully check with covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear hanbrake cable bracket snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,842 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    268192026280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded unable to fully check with covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
  2. Pass108,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    646133732184
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
  3. Fail108,917 miles (+3,626)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    892890281108
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front suspension lower rear (bent arm) outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
  4. Pass105,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    810962921158
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
  5. Fail105,291 miles (+3,066)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    378779075850
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
  6. Pass102,225 miles (+5,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    173060911385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout
  7. Pass96,332 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    744721104938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hanbrake cable bracket snapped
  8. Fail96,331 miles (+3,913)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    661567040146
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hanbrake cable bracket snapped
  9. Pass92,418 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    607813205716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass87,411 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    342007655503
    • 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))
  11. Pass83,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,645 miles
    Test number
    412382106463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,644 miles (+7,357)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    496257215058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass76,287 miles (+8,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    989958496175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass67,947 miles (+10,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    453773214910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass57,495 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    502980524278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,704 miles (+7,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,704 miles
    Test number
    538718515267
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass38,778 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    849874124254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 720 BG

What vehicle is registration 720 BG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 720 BG on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 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 720 BG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 720 BG is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 720 BG?
The MOT on 720 BG is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 720 BG done?
720 BG was recorded at 113,842 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
Has 720 BG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 720 BG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 720 BG 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 720 BG find?
720 BG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded unable to fully check with covers fitted; covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection.

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