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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

C6 DEFMOT history

C6 DEF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

C6 DEF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,584 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 DEF was last recorded at 78,584 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,714 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,584 miles
  • 2025 – 77,714 miles
  • 2024 – 77,711 miles
  • 2023 – 74,862 miles
  • 2022 – 65,968 miles
  • 2021 – 65,285 miles
  • 2020 – 64,015 miles
  • 2019 – 62,534 miles
  • 2018 – 45,772 miles
  • 2017 – 43,030 miles
  • 2016 – 34,864 miles
  • 2015 – 28,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,584 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,584 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,584 miles
    Test number
    716214549232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,714 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    414744961860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail77,711 miles (+2,849)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    771475886186
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass74,862 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,862 miles
    Test number
    439382671852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass65,968 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    447989993013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,285 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    237551281813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass64,015 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    455785523677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass62,534 miles (+16,762)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    296435496509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,772 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    624979545247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,140 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    814570777916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,030 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    210491976201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,677 miles (+7,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    375403707299
    • 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)
  13. Pass34,864 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    728836745774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,953 miles
    Test number
    496541965005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about C6 DEF

Does C6 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 DEF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 DEF?
The MOT on C6 DEF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 DEF done?
C6 DEF was recorded at 78,584 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has C6 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 DEF has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 DEF 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 C6 DEF find?
C6 DEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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