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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

B15 HWLMOT history

B15 HWL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 206,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

B15 HWL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
206,883 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B15 HWL was last recorded at 206,883 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,720 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
9,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,883 miles
  • 2024 – 206,720 miles
  • 2022 – 180,810 miles
  • 2021 – 174,677 miles
  • 2020 – 167,745 miles
  • 2019 – 161,837 miles
  • 2018 – 154,822 miles
  • 2017 – 148,526 miles
  • 2016 – 138,223 miles
  • 2015 – 135,269 miles
  • 2014 – 104,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,883 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    206,883 miles
    Test number
    683573595203
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail206,883 miles (+163)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,883 miles
    Test number
    686709974099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass206,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    206,720 miles
    Test number
    558229790311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail206,720 miles (+25,910)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,720 miles
    Test number
    913168957962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass180,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,810 miles
    Test number
    315892423377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail180,810 miles (+6,133)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,810 miles
    Test number
    750975617708
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass174,677 miles (+6,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,677 miles
    Test number
    988873320899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass167,745 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,745 miles
    Test number
    167167028581
    • 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))
  9. Pass161,837 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,837 miles
    Test number
    439475850254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,822 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,822 miles
    Test number
    677032632215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,526 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,526 miles
    Test number
    542452996826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,223 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,223 miles
    Test number
    214611190209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,269 miles (+30,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,269 miles
    Test number
    985821624920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    847883184265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B15 HWL

Does B15 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HWL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on B15 HWL?
The MOT on B15 HWL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B15 HWL done?
B15 HWL was recorded at 206,883 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 9,283 miles a year.
Has B15 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HWL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on B15 HWL 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 B15 HWL find?
B15 HWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs, and 1 more.

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