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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

KEN 500MOT history

KEN 500 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

KEN 500 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,331 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KEN 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KEN 500 was last recorded at 78,331 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,959 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,331 miles
  • 2025 – 77,959 miles
  • 2024 – 75,939 miles
  • 2023 – 73,870 miles
  • 2022 – 70,458 miles
  • 2021 – 65,847 miles
  • 2020 – 62,753 miles
  • 2019 – 59,927 miles
  • 2018 – 57,887 miles
  • 2017 – 55,503 miles
  • 2016 – 53,156 miles
  • 2015 – 50,009 miles
  • 2014 – 46,357 miles
  • 2013 – 43,089 miles
  • 2012 – 36,836 miles
  • 2011 – 26,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,331 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage around NS engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in upper transverse control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,331 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,331 miles
    Test number
    713388420750
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage around NS engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in upper transverse control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    333733104601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,959 miles (+2,020)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    738520740947
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,939 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    669139917137
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,870 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    391170713022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,458 miles (+4,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    821419550777
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass65,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    156762143883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,847 miles (+3,094)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    592285187009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass62,753 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    474724712194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail62,753 miles (+2,826)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    963496177415
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass59,927 miles (+2,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    881763487075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,887 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    651606856984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,503 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    542969229280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

  14. Pass53,156 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    180828699537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,009 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    147416418158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,357 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    416314974294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,089 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,089 miles
    Test number
    146662583290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,836 miles (+10,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    328601892456
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,162 miles
    Test number
    135023091202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KEN 500

What vehicle is registration KEN 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KEN 500 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Oct 2008. 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 KEN 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KEN 500 is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on KEN 500?
The MOT on KEN 500 is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KEN 500 done?
KEN 500 was recorded at 78,331 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has KEN 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KEN 500 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on KEN 500 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 KEN 500 find?
KEN 500 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage around ns engine area.; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper transverse control arm ball joint.

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