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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

CU 6573MOT history

CU 6573 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

CU 6573 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,014 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CU 6573
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CU 6573 was last recorded at 161,014 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 7,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,944 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,070 miles
Average per year
7,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,014 miles
  • 2025 – 153,944 miles
  • 2024 – 147,349 miles
  • 2023 – 140,749 miles
  • 2022 – 133,721 miles
  • 2021 – 127,138 miles
  • 2020 – 121,689 miles
  • 2019 – 113,632 miles
  • 2018 – 103,370 miles
  • 2017 – 94,746 miles
  • 2016 – 84,785 miles
  • 2015 – 79,316 miles
  • 2014 – 72,174 miles
  • 2013 – 65,516 miles
  • 2012 – 55,669 miles
  • 2011 – 45,666 miles
  • 2010 – 35,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,014 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp image slightly reduced

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,014 miles (+7,070)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,014 miles
    Test number
    138540262630
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp image slightly reduced

  2. Pass153,944 miles (+6,595)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    546785240328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim slightly reduced

  3. Pass147,349 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    581717667314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail147,347 miles (+6,598)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,347 miles
    Test number
    748658995922
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

  5. Pass140,749 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,749 miles
    Test number
    711818861614
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail140,747 miles (+7,026)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,747 miles
    Test number
    416155144593
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass133,721 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,721 miles
    Test number
    718555220290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,719 miles (+6,581)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,719 miles
    Test number
    435116585404
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,138 miles (+5,449)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    520825925792
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  10. Pass121,689 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    132701663238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,688 miles (+8,056)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    327986916728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass113,632 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,632 miles
    Test number
    575953265540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,370 miles (+8,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,370 miles
    Test number
    828975703115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass94,746 miles (+9,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,746 miles
    Test number
    472918821701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,785 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    609945086160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,316 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    607288585180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,174 miles (+6,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    538335254181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,516 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    628023843103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,515 miles (+9,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    776811143163
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass55,669 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    926464542198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,666 miles (+9,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    988926841106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass35,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    621330140147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CU 6573

What vehicle is registration CU 6573 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CU 6573 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 May 2007. 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 CU 6573 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CU 6573 is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on CU 6573?
The MOT on CU 6573 is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CU 6573 done?
CU 6573 was recorded at 161,014 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,684 miles a year.
Has CU 6573 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CU 6573 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on CU 6573 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 CU 6573 find?
CU 6573 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 5 more.

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