Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
A12 SYMMOT history
A12 SYM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 229,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 229,014 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 SYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 SYM was last recorded at 229,014 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 7,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 221,448 miles · 19 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,566 miles
- Average per year
- 10,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 229,014 miles
- 2023 – 221,448 miles
- 2022 – 212,248 miles
- 2021 – 202,767 miles
- 2019 – 191,601 miles
- 2018 – 181,866 miles
- 2016 – 180,211 miles
- 2015 – 172,313 miles
- 2014 – 162,978 miles
- 2013 – 155,309 miles
- 2012 – 143,598 miles
- 2011 – 127,344 miles
- 2010 – 110,923 miles
- 2009 – 96,001 miles
- 2008 – 77,232 miles
- 2007 – 58,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass229,014 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,014 miles (+7,566)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 229,014 miles
- Test number
- 747937597291
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass221,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 221,448 miles
- Test number
- 835555090543
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail221,448 miles (+9,200)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,448 miles
- Test number
- 508182457893
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass212,248 miles (+9,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 212,248 miles
- Test number
- 513957810957
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,767 miles (+11,166)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 202,767 miles
- Test number
- 964550593567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass191,601 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 191,601 miles
- Test number
- 311715756307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail191,567 miles (+9,701)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,567 miles
- Test number
- 449068055025
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,866 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 181,866 miles
- Test number
- 845934342558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,864 miles (+1,653)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,864 miles
- Test number
- 735543628485
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass180,211 miles (+7,898)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 180,211 miles
- Test number
- 853262851787
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Pass172,313 miles (+9,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 172,313 miles
- Test number
- 871810122789
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass162,978 miles (+7,669)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 162,978 miles
- Test number
- 869989804397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,309 miles (+11,711)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 155,309 miles
- Test number
- 546128403364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,598 miles (+16,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 143,598 miles
- Test number
- 956653032380
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass127,344 miles (+16,421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 127,344 miles
- Test number
- 639936021377
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass110,923 miles (+14,922)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 110,923 miles
- Test number
- 850009820361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,001 miles (+18,769)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 96,001 miles
- Test number
- 523925439363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,232 miles (+18,852)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,232 miles
- Test number
- 624933898176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,380 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 58,380 miles
- Test number
- 251514997193
- DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about A12 SYM
- Does A12 SYM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A12 SYM expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A12 SYM?
- The MOT on A12 SYM expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A12 SYM done?
- A12 SYM was recorded at 229,014 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 10,327 miles a year.
- Has A12 SYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 SYM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on A12 SYM 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 A12 SYM find?
- A12 SYM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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