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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

C6 SAXMOT history

C6 SAX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

C6 SAX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,955 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 SAX was last recorded at 132,955 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,954 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,955 miles
  • 2025 – 128,851 miles
  • 2024 – 117,925 miles
  • 2023 – 110,899 miles
  • 2022 – 101,539 miles
  • 2021 – 93,448 miles
  • 2020 – 86,525 miles
  • 2019 – 71,640 miles
  • 2018 – 57,012 miles
  • 2017 – 41,431 miles
  • 2016 – 38,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Active bonnet malfunction message on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Upper Dash cam fitted to windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,955 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,955 miles
    Test number
    965176377935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,954 miles (+4,103)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    315227714378
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,851 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,851 miles
    Test number
    899791323249
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail128,843 miles (+10,918)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,843 miles
    Test number
    449709515680
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    947150600657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,925 miles (+7,026)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    856064991745
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,899 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,899 miles
    Test number
    272002562558
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail110,899 miles (+9,360)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,899 miles
    Test number
    379216088110
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,539 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    890487445399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,527 miles (+8,079)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    953107234187
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass93,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    407435361357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail93,445 miles (+6,920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    746604162871
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass86,525 miles (+14,885)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    457603959569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,640 miles (+47)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    322312369939
    • AdvisoryActive bonnet malfunction message on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Dash cam fitted to windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Phone holder fitted on windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.
  15. Fail71,593 miles (+14,581)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    320908225984
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts on inner shoulder exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryActive bonnet malfunction message on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Dash cam fitted to windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.
    • AdvisoryCheck tyre pressures message on dash.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Phone holder fitted on windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall but not reaching cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  16. Pass57,012 miles (+15,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    147521400026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,431 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    645469857734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,420 miles (+3,410)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    739060992823
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
  19. Pass38,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    331055455498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C6 SAX

Does C6 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 SAX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 SAX?
The MOT on C6 SAX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 SAX done?
C6 SAX was recorded at 132,955 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,194 miles a year.
Has C6 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 SAX has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 SAX 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 SAX find?
C6 SAX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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