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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

D1 MWJMOT history

D1 MWJ is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

D1 MWJ green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,268 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 MWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 MWJ was last recorded at 96,268 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2017: 96,195 miles, lower than 96,619 miles on 29 Mar 2016.
  • 25 Oct 2021: 96,195 miles, lower than 96,196 miles on 9 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,263 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,268 miles
  • 2024 – 96,263 miles
  • 2023 – 96,241 miles
  • 2022 – 96,224 miles
  • 2021 – 96,195 miles
  • 2020 – 96,196 miles
  • 2019 – 96,195 miles
  • 2018 – 96,195 miles
  • 2017 – 96,195 miles
  • 2016 – 96,619 miles
  • 2015 – 96,195 miles
  • 2014 – 94,428 miles
  • 2013 – 88,642 miles
  • 2012 – 88,642 miles
  • 2011 – 87,144 miles
  • 2010 – 84,802 miles
  • 2009 – 82,474 miles
  • 2008 – 79,360 miles
  • 2007 – 75,245 miles
  • 2006 – 73,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,268 miles
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryASR light and revs flickered during test
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wiper starting to smeer
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door , lower section corroded with holes
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Idle speed and asr light flickered during test & went out again

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,268 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    383262503198
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryASR light and revs flickered during test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper starting to smeer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door , lower section corroded with holes
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,263 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,263 miles
    Test number
    468864100304
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIdle speed and asr light flickered during test & went out again

  3. Fail96,262 miles (+21)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    689773901653
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIdle speed and asr light flickered during test & went out again

  4. Pass96,241 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    102973253727
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,224 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    547851569730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,222 miles (+27)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    593890734813
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    702848556913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,195 miles (-1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    345596323084
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass96,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    385746987351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,195 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    411492061808
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    669226334883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,195 miles6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    113342134921
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryASR lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior

  13. Pass96,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    252674538538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp damaged and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  14. Fail96,195 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    138619101165
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp damaged and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  15. Fail96,195 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    736263073308
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp damaged but light output is not reduced
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  16. Pass96,195 miles (-424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    319982724212
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  17. Pass96,619 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    413825379886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    535130795093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,195 miles (+1,767)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    108179085072
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass94,428 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    417811374059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    765311473041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,642 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    159796463099
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass88,642 miles (+1,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    919328262020
    • NoteBrake fluid warning lamp not working

  24. Pass87,144 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    329746161041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,802 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    930898500037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,474 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    880633569019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,360 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    164553448000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,245 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    453885347014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    871975546042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 MWJ

Does D1 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 MWJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on D1 MWJ?
The MOT on D1 MWJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 MWJ done?
D1 MWJ was recorded at 96,268 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,176 miles a year.
Has D1 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 MWJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on D1 MWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D1 MWJ find?
D1 MWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: tyre obviously under inflated all 4; asr light and revs flickered during test; front oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 4 more.

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