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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

BLU 518MOT history

BLU 518 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

BLU 518 grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
139,382 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BLU 518
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BLU 518 was last recorded at 139,382 miles on 21 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,362 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
11,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,382 miles
  • 2025 – 130,173 miles
  • 2024 – 120,412 miles
  • 2023 – 104,944 miles
  • 2022 – 91,518 miles
  • 2021 – 78,004 miles
  • 2020 – 69,293 miles
  • 2018 – 55,791 miles
  • 2017 – 42,886 miles
  • 2016 – 31,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,382 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,382 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,382 miles
    Test number
    166270016889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,362 miles (+9,189)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,362 miles
    Test number
    397241905279
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass130,173 miles (+9,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    690983771868
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass120,412 miles (+15,468)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    752303452711
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass104,944 miles (+13,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    322888552359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass91,518 miles (+13,514)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    381972480341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass78,004 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    157708812933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,293 miles (+13,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    636210809317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass55,791 miles (+12,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,791 miles
    Test number
    709039481210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    179524239435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Fail42,886 miles (+11,594)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    995266004658
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass31,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    400989928694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about BLU 518

What vehicle is registration BLU 518 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BLU 518 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Nov 2013. 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 BLU 518 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BLU 518 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on BLU 518?
The MOT on BLU 518 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BLU 518 done?
BLU 518 was recorded at 139,382 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 11,345 miles a year.
Has BLU 518 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BLU 518 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on BLU 518 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 BLU 518 find?
BLU 518 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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