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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,199 cc

ACE 78MOT history

ACE 78 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
173,943 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACE 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACE 78 was last recorded at 173,943 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,873 miles · 29 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,943 miles
  • 2019 – 173,873 miles
  • 2018 – 173,472 miles
  • 2017 – 173,155 miles
  • 2016 – 172,732 miles
  • 2015 – 172,605 miles
  • 2014 – 172,054 miles
  • 2013 – 171,472 miles
  • 2012 – 170,397 miles
  • 2011 – 169,302 miles
  • 2010 – 162,644 miles
  • 2009 – 156,256 miles
  • 2008 – 147,647 miles
  • 2007 – 140,526 miles
  • 2006 – 132,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,943 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front slight play in steering drop arm bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in Steering damper piston to casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,943 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,943 miles
    Test number
    830069270373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,873 miles (+401)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    668777706017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering drop arm bushes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper to piston casing

  3. Pass173,472 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,472 miles
    Test number
    396312321688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering drop arm bushes
    • AdvisoryPlay in Steering damper piston to casing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  4. Fail173,466 miles (+311)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,466 miles
    Test number
    305235698966
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering drop arm bushes
    • AdvisoryPlay in Steering damper piston to casing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Pass173,155 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    173,155 miles
    Test number
    810257901016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering drop arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Clamp loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass172,732 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,732 miles
    Test number
    163020458106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,605 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,605 miles
    Test number
    819550995032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,054 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    172,054 miles
    Test number
    869081494036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,472 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    171,472 miles
    Test number
    406493693062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass170,397 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    170,397 miles
    Test number
    679809162062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass169,302 miles (+6,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    169,302 miles
    Test number
    835226161073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass162,644 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    162,644 miles
    Test number
    931427960005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,256 miles (+8,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    862438169089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass147,647 miles (+7,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,647 miles
    Test number
    190508768086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass140,526 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    143459377427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,375 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    661087686062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,373 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    100556486098
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about ACE 78

What vehicle is registration ACE 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACE 78 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 May 1994. 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 ACE 78 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ACE 78 expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ACE 78?
The MOT on ACE 78 expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ACE 78 done?
ACE 78 was recorded at 173,943 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 2,489 miles a year.
Has ACE 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACE 78 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on ACE 78 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 ACE 78 find?
ACE 78 passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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