Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc
LO10 TAUMOT history
LO10 TAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 188,700 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 188,700 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO10 TAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO10 TAU was last recorded at 188,700 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 8,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 180,186 miles · 9 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 8,514 miles
- Average per year
- 9,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 188,700 miles
- 2020 – 180,186 miles
- 2019 – 168,009 miles
- 2018 – 155,974 miles
- 2017 – 148,692 miles
- 2015 – 142,904 miles
- 2014 – 139,918 miles
- 2013 – 109,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,700 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Twin Front to Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/S Parking Brake Reading Low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Coating Under Side of Vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Twin Pipes Going Under The Undertray
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive Coating the Underside of Vehicle, Not Puddling At Time Of Test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,700 miles (+8,514)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 188,700 miles
- Test number
- 864868870580
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Twin Front to Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/S Parking Brake Reading Low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Coating Under Side of Vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,186 miles (+95)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 180,186 miles
- Test number
- 487901761487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Twin Pipes Going Under The Undertray (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Coating the Underside of Vehicle, Not Puddling At Time Of Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,091 miles (+12,082)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,091 miles
- Test number
- 658006451135
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Twin Pipes Going Under The Undertray (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Coating the Underside of Vehicle, Not Puddling At Time Of Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,009 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 168,009 miles
- Test number
- 636031797347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,979 miles (+12,005)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,979 miles
- Test number
- 681534404276
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,974 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,974 miles
- Test number
- 228108441396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,794 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,794 miles
- Test number
- 160906057327
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,712 miles (+7,020)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,712 miles
- Test number
- 138612685381
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,692 miles (+3,600)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,692 miles
- Test number
- 946045539911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,092 miles (+2,188)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 145,092 miles
- Test number
- 718422246594
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak
Pass142,904 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 142,904 miles
- Test number
- 958735455159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,918 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 139,918 miles
- Test number
- 647122384199
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail139,918 miles (+30,042)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,918 miles
- Test number
- 519228774135
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,876 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 109,876 miles
- Test number
- 485145583139
- NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
- NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped
- NoteFront inner brake pads getting low
- NoteN/s front tyre getting low on inner edge
- NoteO/s front tyre starting to mishape on inner edge
- NoteRear number plate deterioating
Questions about LO10 TAU
- Does LO10 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO10 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO10 TAU?
- The MOT on LO10 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO10 TAU done?
- LO10 TAU was recorded at 188,700 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 9,409 miles a year.
- Has LO10 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO10 TAU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LO10 TAU 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 LO10 TAU find?
- LO10 TAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin front to rear section; n/s parking brake reading low; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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