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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

K18 PAEMOT history

K18 PAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K18 PAE white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,780 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 PAE was last recorded at 155,780 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,200 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,580 miles
Average per year
10,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,780 miles
  • 2025 – 149,200 miles
  • 2024 – 143,077 miles
  • 2023 – 135,041 miles
  • 2022 – 127,836 miles
  • 2021 – 113,336 miles
  • 2019 – 101,234 miles
  • 2018 – 90,840 miles
  • 2017 – 74,104 miles
  • 2016 – 57,944 miles
  • 2015 – 42,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,780 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside windscreen cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake effiency only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,780 miles (+6,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,780 miles
    Test number
    705203534184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  2. Pass149,200 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    551631724569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,200 miles (+6,123)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    873958796798
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    357722639321
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effiency only just met requirements

  5. Fail143,077 miles (+8,036)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    917393229023
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effiency only just met requirements

  6. Pass135,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    194568007631
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,041 miles (+7,205)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    876201201560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,836 miles (+81)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    612903333301
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail127,755 miles (+14,419)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,755 miles
    Test number
    522693140477
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight loose
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass113,336 miles (+12,102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,336 miles
    Test number
    493791770915
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,234 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    887805164195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,100 miles (+10,260)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,100 miles
    Test number
    120088116979
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster missing, unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,840 miles (+16,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    195111508654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,104 miles (+16,160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    630791453859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,944 miles (+15,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,944 miles
    Test number
    861106353292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    271569471484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 PAE

Does K18 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 PAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 PAE?
The MOT on K18 PAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 PAE done?
K18 PAE was recorded at 155,780 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 10,568 miles a year.
Has K18 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 PAE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 PAE 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 K18 PAE find?
K18 PAE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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