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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

EHC 945MOT history

EHC 945 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

EHC 945 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,648 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EHC 945
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EHC 945 was last recorded at 114,648 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,742 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,906 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,648 miles
  • 2025 – 112,742 miles
  • 2024 – 110,393 miles
  • 2023 – 107,044 miles
  • 2021 – 103,856 miles
  • 2020 – 102,361 miles
  • 2019 – 101,160 miles
  • 2018 – 96,619 miles
  • 2017 – 85,182 miles
  • 2016 – 77,395 miles
  • 2015 – 67,847 miles
  • 2014 – 60,785 miles
  • 2012 – 51,126 miles
  • 2011 – 42,610 miles
  • 2010 – 25,187 miles
  • 2009 – 14,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,648 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,648 miles (+1,906)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,648 miles
    Test number
    613898974111
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,742 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    853675799878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,393 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,393 miles
    Test number
    466505423236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,044 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,044 miles
    Test number
    579607873053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,042 miles (+3,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    345809088562
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass103,856 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    931405388498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,851 miles (+1,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,851 miles
    Test number
    217614921094
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass102,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    585150890919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,359 miles (+1,199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    379786183354
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass101,160 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,160 miles
    Test number
    250567684951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,145 miles (+4,526)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    614768737760
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm play
  12. Pass96,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    592424405986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail96,619 miles (+7,811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    323897690799
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass88,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    765803871919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,805 miles (+3,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    997379327187
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass85,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    707364610875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,180 miles (+7,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,180 miles
    Test number
    304164901743
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass77,395 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    557479292769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    649067105042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail67,847 miles (+7,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    355316905009
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass60,785 miles (+9,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    518903704076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  22. Pass51,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    467123452318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,126 miles (+8,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    475622652472
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass42,610 miles (+9,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    935044861354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  25. Pass33,354 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,354 miles
    Test number
    459143211073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass25,187 miles (+10,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    490768500076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,811 miles
    Test number
    452385109043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EHC 945

What vehicle is registration EHC 945 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EHC 945 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Dec 2005. 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 EHC 945 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EHC 945 is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on EHC 945?
The MOT on EHC 945 is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EHC 945 done?
EHC 945 was recorded at 114,648 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has EHC 945 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EHC 945 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on EHC 945 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 EHC 945 find?
EHC 945 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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