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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

K20 CVBMOT history

K20 CVB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

K20 CVB black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,243 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 CVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 CVB was last recorded at 79,243 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,254 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,243 miles
  • 2024 – 77,254 miles
  • 2023 – 73,081 miles
  • 2022 – 69,355 miles
  • 2021 – 64,455 miles
  • 2020 – 61,853 miles
  • 2018 – 56,211 miles
  • 2017 – 52,682 miles
  • 2016 – 47,869 miles
  • 2015 – 43,937 miles
  • 2014 – 42,628 miles
  • 2013 – 40,557 miles
  • 2012 – 38,152 miles
  • 2011 – 35,170 miles
  • 2010 – 31,955 miles
  • 2009 – 28,026 miles
  • 2008 – 24,250 miles
  • 2007 – 20,103 miles
  • 2006 – 16,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,243 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,243 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    998330723408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,254 miles (+4,173)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    655277147570
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm dust cover, slightly damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF, greased, replace soon (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both, adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut or damage both sidewalls 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Air bag boot clamp insecure, function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,081 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    497356041690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass69,355 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    716753517305
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,455 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    285653269192
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,853 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    292118474985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail61,853 miles (+5,642)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    911120151434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass56,211 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    185079292951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,682 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    289570223291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,869 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    139897117420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass43,937 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,937 miles
    Test number
    786842135288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass42,628 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    415509314202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,557 miles
    Test number
    295109313203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail40,557 miles (+2,405)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,557 miles
    Test number
    878628313215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,152 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    637790232245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,170 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    747570431264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,955 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    461916130241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,939 miles (+3,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    390070630204
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass28,026 miles (+3,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    934305929204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass24,250 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    463140148212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass20,103 miles (+3,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,103 miles
    Test number
    303445237274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,583 miles
    Test number
    240317636208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 CVB

Does K20 CVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 CVB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 CVB?
The MOT on K20 CVB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 CVB done?
K20 CVB was recorded at 79,243 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has K20 CVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 CVB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on K20 CVB 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 K20 CVB find?
K20 CVB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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