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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1984 · 2,399 cc

A895 XEPMOT history

A895 XEP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jun 1984. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
95,119 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A895 XEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,399 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
15 Jun 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

A895 XEP was last recorded at 95,119 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,710 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
409 miles
Average per year
1,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,119 miles
  • 2023 – 94,710 miles
  • 2022 – 93,889 miles
  • 2021 – 93,244 miles
  • 2020 – 92,597 miles
  • 2019 – 91,186 miles
  • 2018 – 90,371 miles
  • 2017 – 89,549 miles
  • 2016 – 88,560 miles
  • 2015 – 86,888 miles
  • 2014 – 85,057 miles
  • 2013 – 83,689 miles
  • 2012 – 82,008 miles
  • 2011 – 80,202 miles
  • 2010 – 79,639 miles
  • 2009 – 79,106 miles
  • 2008 – 77,694 miles
  • 2007 – 75,806 miles
  • 2006 – 73,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,119 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Advisory((3.00-default))..41 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

What MOT failures 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill and floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and sill and floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,119 miles (+409)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    575588661744
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Advisory((3.00-default))..41 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

  2. Pass94,710 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    665533521901
    • AdvisoryCar fully under sealed. Not able to fully inspect under side

  3. Fail94,674 miles (+785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    609170024508
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass93,889 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    409496982658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,244 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    707413977335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail93,221 miles (+624)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    970052340176
    • MajorFront Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass92,597 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    902142415899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,586 miles (+1,400)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,586 miles
    Test number
    416413994232
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,186 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,186 miles
    Test number
    537951937362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,371 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    365540140910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,549 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,549 miles
    Test number
    633345575557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch front (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass88,560 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    497694671139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches have light corrosion

  13. Fail88,559 miles (+1,671)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    227796208380
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches have light corrosion

  14. Pass86,888 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    305626325141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,057 miles (+1,368)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    649959724135
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassie has been unsealed

  16. Pass83,689 miles (+21)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    545656233111
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  17. Fail83,668 miles (+1,660)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    277987323417
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  18. Pass82,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    139873532182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail82,008 miles (+1,806)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    247273932144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,202 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    295387221193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,639 miles (+533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    522991330156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass79,106 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    141759639168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,694 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    683865438126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,806 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    232564627463
    • NoteAs vt30
    • NoteWear at osr and nsr arb links

  25. Fail75,778 miles (+2,368)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    983797517189
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on,wt x4,oil leak,front panel and crossmember,dampness at steering damper,play in steering joints,
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear sills,o/s front sill,front iner arches,

  26. Pass73,410 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    370749826107
    • Note4 x wheel bearings minor play and noise, osf inner wing r, ex corrosion to osf x member, steering union minor det`, rear exhaust r
    • NoteDampness at syeering damper, wear at front and rear bushes, aux belt det`, rear anti roll bar links worn, r to floors minor.
    • NoteNsr inner arch minor rust

Questions about A895 XEP

Does A895 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A895 XEP expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A895 XEP?
The MOT on A895 XEP expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A895 XEP done?
A895 XEP was recorded at 95,119 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 1,136 miles a year.
Has A895 XEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A895 XEP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on A895 XEP 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 A895 XEP find?
A895 XEP failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area, and 1 more.

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