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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LOW 161MOT history

LOW 161 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LOW 161 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,628 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOW 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOW 161 was last recorded at 67,628 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,129 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,628 miles
  • 2024 – 66,129 miles
  • 2023 – 64,227 miles
  • 2022 – 62,845 miles
  • 2021 – 59,400 miles
  • 2020 – 56,395 miles
  • 2019 – 53,489 miles
  • 2018 – 50,342 miles
  • 2017 – 48,488 miles
  • 2016 – 46,484 miles
  • 2015 – 42,935 miles
  • 2014 – 37,630 miles
  • 2013 – 30,225 miles
  • 2012 – 25,415 miles
  • 2011 – 22,539 miles
  • 2010 – 18,574 miles
  • 2009 – 15,200 miles
  • 2008 – 11,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,628 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,628 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,628 miles
    Test number
    925319557150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass66,129 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    488048506995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass64,227 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    834406069855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass62,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    890447133456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail62,844 miles (+3,444)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    779050478429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass59,400 miles (+3,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    344347533820
    • 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 Inner 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,395 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    519751972219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,489 miles (+3,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    880636260184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,342 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    927687009183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    146202346884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,488 miles (+2,004)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    418762120908
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  12. Pass46,484 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    813888487074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,935 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    276123193079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,630 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    599463424383
    • 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)
  15. Pass30,225 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    425475613438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,415 miles
    Test number
    109579112317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,410 miles (+2,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    255689212383
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  18. Pass22,539 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,539 miles
    Test number
    816478821335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,574 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    504133230373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,200 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,200 miles
    Test number
    244754339366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,889 miles
    Test number
    503722738360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LOW 161

What vehicle is registration LOW 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOW 161 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Dec 2005. 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 LOW 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOW 161 is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LOW 161?
The MOT on LOW 161 is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOW 161 done?
LOW 161 was recorded at 67,628 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has LOW 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOW 161 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LOW 161 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 LOW 161 find?
LOW 161 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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