Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Beige · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

KPM 974MOT history

KPM 974 is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

KPM 974 beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,395 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for KPM 974 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
KPM 974
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KPM 974 was last recorded at 53,395 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,830 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,565 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,395 miles
  • 2024 – 50,830 miles
  • 2023 – 48,719 miles
  • 2022 – 46,707 miles
  • 2021 – 45,141 miles
  • 2020 – 42,806 miles
  • 2019 – 39,489 miles
  • 2018 – 35,569 miles
  • 2017 – 32,332 miles
  • 2016 – 29,421 miles
  • 2015 – 27,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,395 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    821563381546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,830 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    296510125890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,719 miles (+2,012)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    775684275805
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,707 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    136802954501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,141 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    719542007904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    215441652679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,806 miles (+3,317)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    547256728530
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass39,489 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    657760298800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,569 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    316453694647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    733124997737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,332 miles (+2,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    452861783343
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass29,421 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    313075801460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass27,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    976466235152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    205506135140
    • NoteCut on inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Questions about KPM 974

What vehicle is registration KPM 974 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KPM 974 on a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 May 2012. 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 KPM 974 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KPM 974 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on KPM 974?
The MOT on KPM 974 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KPM 974 done?
KPM 974 was recorded at 53,395 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has KPM 974 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KPM 974 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2020.
Has the mileage on KPM 974 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 KPM 974 find?
KPM 974 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

Related registrations

Browse all KP registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.