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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

DW 13MOT history

DW 13 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 237,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

DW 13 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
237,842 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DW 13
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DW 13 was last recorded at 237,842 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 10,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,686 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,156 miles
Average per year
10,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,842 miles
  • 2025 – 227,686 miles
  • 2024 – 222,365 miles
  • 2023 – 214,437 miles
  • 2022 – 206,262 miles
  • 2021 – 199,174 miles
  • 2020 – 196,451 miles
  • 2018 – 180,290 miles
  • 2017 – 167,413 miles
  • 2016 – 151,558 miles
  • 2015 – 135,802 miles
  • 2014 – 119,254 miles
  • 2013 – 103,011 miles
  • 2012 – 89,061 miles
  • 2011 – 74,325 miles
  • 2010 – 58,466 miles
  • 2009 – 40,508 miles
  • 2008 – 30,801 miles
  • 2007 – 25,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,842 miles (+10,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    237,842 miles
    Test number
    378209842188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass227,686 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    227,686 miles
    Test number
    237766178359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail227,684 miles (+5,319)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,684 miles
    Test number
    329218201194
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass222,365 miles (+7,928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    222,365 miles
    Test number
    555852477079
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Forward facing LEDs not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass214,437 miles (+8,175)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    214,437 miles
    Test number
    559230869164
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass206,262 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    206,262 miles
    Test number
    931559658920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,174 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    199,174 miles
    Test number
    258307851946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    196,451 miles
    Test number
    922733930396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail196,451 miles (+16,161)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,451 miles
    Test number
    676359482549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass180,290 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,290 miles
    Test number
    357435271762
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Fail180,288 miles (+12,875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,288 miles
    Test number
    927777519606
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass167,413 miles (+15,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,413 miles
    Test number
    738284383181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass151,558 miles (+15,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,558 miles
    Test number
    223047012085
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded ,intensity low

  14. Pass135,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,802 miles
    Test number
    962653776838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,802 miles (+16,548)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,802 miles
    Test number
    692694037321
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre near limit + inner edge worn

  16. Pass119,254 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,254 miles
    Test number
    408298534472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail119,243 miles (+16,232)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    957037934366
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,011 miles (+13,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    742977944993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass89,061 miles (+14,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    139415522334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers broken, however system is still supported

  20. Fail74,325 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    117187791280
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass74,325 miles (+15,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    436077691218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass58,466 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,466 miles
    Test number
    854287420347
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass53,365 miles (+12,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    342509620023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass40,508 miles (+9,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    810126329033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass30,801 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    933243558073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    524306827043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DW 13

What vehicle is registration DW 13 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DW 13 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Feb 2003. 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 DW 13 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DW 13 is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DW 13?
The MOT on DW 13 is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DW 13 done?
DW 13 was recorded at 237,842 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 10,961 miles a year.
Has DW 13 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DW 13 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on DW 13 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 DW 13 find?
DW 13 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.38mm; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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