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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,950 cc

J66 TAUMOT history

J66 TAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

J66 TAU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,130 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 TAU was last recorded at 125,130 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,119 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
14,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,130 miles
  • 2025 – 110,236 miles
  • 2024 – 106,695 miles
  • 2023 – 96,686 miles
  • 2022 – 87,629 miles
  • 2021 – 76,994 miles
  • 2020 – 75,627 miles
  • 2019 – 55,808 miles
  • 2018 – 16,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,130 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,130 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    207085145147
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. Fail125,119 miles (+14,883)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,119 miles
    Test number
    562633970133
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    369782987917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,236 miles (+3,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    166245639527
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,695 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,695 miles
    Test number
    397358233449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,686 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    927838811825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,629 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,629 miles
    Test number
    310330865272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,994 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    863980765314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail75,627 miles (+9,359)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    468011483191
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,268 miles (+10,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    749978823823
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,808 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    792608767352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,115 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,115 miles
    Test number
    181382183162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,265 miles (+14,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    755147463875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,597 miles (+16,076)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    708987699508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    898696555021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 TAU

Does J66 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 TAU is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 TAU?
The MOT on J66 TAU is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 TAU done?
J66 TAU was recorded at 125,130 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 14,117 miles a year.
Has J66 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 TAU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 TAU 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 J66 TAU find?
J66 TAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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