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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

DAC 85MOT history

DAC 85 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

DAC 85 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,213 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DAC 85
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DAC 85 was last recorded at 154,213 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2019: 121,269 miles, lower than 149,179 miles on 10 Nov 2018.

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
154,212 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,213 miles
  • 2025 – 153,933 miles
  • 2024 – 153,901 miles
  • 2023 – 153,010 miles
  • 2022 – 151,800 miles
  • 2021 – 151,578 miles
  • 2019 – 151,270 miles
  • 2018 – 149,179 miles
  • 2017 – 146,781 miles
  • 2016 – 144,084 miles
  • 2015 – 141,115 miles
  • 2009 – 137,494 miles
  • 2008 – 136,733 miles
  • 2007 – 126,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Hole in Offside Floor .Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leakage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,213 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,213 miles
    Test number
    424747963648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,212 miles (+279)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,212 miles
    Test number
    998757905959
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,933 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,933 miles
    Test number
    689407092553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail153,932 miles (+31)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,932 miles
    Test number
    576923211831
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Over Sub frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass153,901 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,901 miles
    Test number
    415538181622
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass153,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,010 miles
    Test number
    145816510849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in Offside Floor .Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leakage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,010 miles (+1,210)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,010 miles
    Test number
    322561458480
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in Offside Floor .Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leakage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,800 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,800 miles
    Test number
    859099218474
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  9. Pass151,578 miles (+308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    890146334352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,270 miles (+30,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,270 miles
    Test number
    410009947077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,269 miles (-27,910)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,269 miles
    Test number
    307316885463
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,179 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,179 miles
    Test number
    747781220488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,781 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,781 miles
    Test number
    436971228725
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass144,084 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,084 miles
    Test number
    419388688674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail144,083 miles (+2,968)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,083 miles
    Test number
    782718650080
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass141,115 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,115 miles
    Test number
    886016015984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,494 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    137,494 miles
    Test number
    664537909340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    160800548349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear Tyres Low

  19. Fail136,733 miles (+3,571)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    732652038394
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear Tyres Low

  20. Pass133,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    133,162 miles
    Test number
    463612728009
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail133,162 miles (+6,442)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,162 miles
    Test number
    593422028021
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass126,720 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    126,720 miles
    Test number
    942629407025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail126,652 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    101623007080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about DAC 85

What vehicle is registration DAC 85 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DAC 85 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Feb 1996. 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 DAC 85 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DAC 85 is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DAC 85?
The MOT on DAC 85 is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DAC 85 done?
DAC 85 was recorded at 154,213 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,417 miles a year.
Has DAC 85 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DAC 85 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on DAC 85 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DAC 85 find?
DAC 85 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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