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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

C6 ELRMOT history

C6 ELR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 208,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

C6 ELR black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
208,882 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 ELR was last recorded at 208,882 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,256 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,626 miles
Average per year
17,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,882 miles
  • 2025 – 202,256 miles
  • 2024 – 196,586 miles
  • 2023 – 190,292 miles
  • 2022 – 173,781 miles
  • 2021 – 157,754 miles
  • 2020 – 143,081 miles
  • 2019 – 118,897 miles
  • 2018 – 93,713 miles
  • 2017 – 67,419 miles
  • 2016 – 45,936 miles
  • 2015 – 19,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    208,882 miles
    Test number
    143613228358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail208,880 miles (+6,624)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,880 miles
    Test number
    148028730744
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass202,256 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,256 miles
    Test number
    693319194560
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  4. Pass196,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,586 miles
    Test number
    578937721414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail196,586 miles (+6,294)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,586 miles
    Test number
    997659731682
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  6. Pass190,292 miles (+16,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,292 miles
    Test number
    206736696689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,781 miles (+16,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,781 miles
    Test number
    934673373548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,754 miles (+14,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,754 miles
    Test number
    431515769946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass143,081 miles (+24,184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,081 miles
    Test number
    426333113534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,897 miles (+25,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,897 miles
    Test number
    381286802594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R wheel has been welded twice.
  11. Pass93,713 miles (+26,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    108389062757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass67,419 miles (+21,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,419 miles
    Test number
    412066083794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,936 miles (+26,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    848091267010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,859 miles
    Test number
    608488925091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 ELR

Does C6 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 ELR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 ELR?
The MOT on C6 ELR is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 ELR done?
C6 ELR was recorded at 208,882 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 17,183 miles a year.
Has C6 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 ELR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 ELR 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 ELR find?
C6 ELR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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