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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

KFW 9MOT history

KFW 9 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

KFW 9 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
181,612 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KFW 9
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

KFW 9 was last recorded at 181,612 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,608 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,612 miles
  • 2023 – 179,054 miles
  • 2022 – 174,382 miles
  • 2021 – 172,919 miles
  • 2020 – 169,823 miles
  • 2019 – 164,843 miles
  • 2018 – 159,889 miles
  • 2017 – 153,044 miles
  • 2016 – 145,298 miles
  • 2014 – 136,918 miles
  • 2013 – 130,582 miles
  • 2012 – 118,518 miles
  • 2011 – 77,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,612 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,612 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,612 miles
    Test number
    166234375601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail181,608 miles (+2,554)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,608 miles
    Test number
    909389145114
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,054 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,054 miles
    Test number
    343006435422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,050 miles (+4,668)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    280917921652
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,382 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,382 miles
    Test number
    137403776554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,919 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,919 miles
    Test number
    118572731928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,913 miles (+3,090)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,913 miles
    Test number
    669474993371
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,823 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,823 miles
    Test number
    977111289155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,790 miles (+4,947)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,790 miles
    Test number
    667574238439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass164,843 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,843 miles
    Test number
    633721737229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail164,804 miles (+4,915)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,804 miles
    Test number
    179288659634
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass159,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,889 miles
    Test number
    189804124014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,889 miles (+2,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,889 miles
    Test number
    480405254976
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake

  14. Pass157,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    915296218557
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail157,746 miles (+4,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,746 miles
    Test number
    274426299595
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass153,044 miles (+7,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,044 miles
    Test number
    608557367599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass145,298 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,298 miles
    Test number
    241091025712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,282 miles (+8,364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,282 miles
    Test number
    602447096956
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass136,918 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    669236354396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,916 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,916 miles
    Test number
    127325084482
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

  21. Fail134,916 miles (+4,334)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,916 miles
    Test number
    726375684040
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

  22. Pass130,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    925515013155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail130,582 miles (+12,064)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    505914613189
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass118,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    677083562109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail118,518 miles (+41,472)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    319731062196
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass77,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,046 miles
    Test number
    228606671136
    • NoteFront tyres slightly misshaped

  27. Fail77,046 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,046 miles
    Test number
    795875671120
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly misshaped

Questions about KFW 9

What vehicle is registration KFW 9 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KFW 9 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2007. 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 KFW 9 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KFW 9 expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KFW 9?
The MOT on KFW 9 expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KFW 9 done?
KFW 9 was recorded at 181,612 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 7,809 miles a year.
Has KFW 9 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KFW 9 has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on KFW 9 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 KFW 9 find?
KFW 9 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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