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Red · Petrol · 1995 · 2,199 cc

M126 XPPMOT history

M126 XPP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

M126 XPP red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
201,872 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 XPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 XPP was last recorded at 201,872 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,869 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,872 miles
  • 2021 – 198,320 miles
  • 2019 – 196,893 miles
  • 2018 – 182,000 miles
  • 2017 – 181,412 miles
  • 2016 – 174,108 miles
  • 2015 – 163,664 miles
  • 2014 – 155,888 miles
  • 2013 – 148,302 miles
  • 2012 – 139,268 miles
  • 2011 – 132,514 miles
  • 2010 – 124,606 miles
  • 2009 – 118,772 miles
  • 2008 – 112,833 miles
  • 2007 – 107,825 miles
  • 2006 – 101,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,872 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,872 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    201,872 miles
    Test number
    848570748762
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail201,869 miles (+3,549)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,869 miles
    Test number
    441168336583
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,320 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    198,320 miles
    Test number
    914727349820
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass196,893 miles (+14,893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,893 miles
    Test number
    364841124964
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wings are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass182,000 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,000 miles
    Test number
    144541516999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,412 miles (+7,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    181,412 miles
    Test number
    429932644643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryThe 3rd stop Lamp not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass174,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    174,108 miles
    Test number
    683307189580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,108 miles (+10,444)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,108 miles
    Test number
    468992453268
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on shoulders

  9. Pass163,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,664 miles
    Test number
    985669585144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,664 miles (+7,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,664 miles
    Test number
    996938385161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass155,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,888 miles
    Test number
    996259384184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,888 miles (+7,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,888 miles
    Test number
    338869484175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass148,302 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    716164203266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,268 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,268 miles
    Test number
    628780302248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,514 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,514 miles
    Test number
    289204371480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,606 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,606 miles
    Test number
    674100260116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,772 miles (+5,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    513718069121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,833 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    461357678182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,825 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    400544677180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    614509676141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M126 XPP

Does M126 XPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 XPP expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 XPP?
The MOT on M126 XPP expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 XPP done?
M126 XPP was recorded at 201,872 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 6,454 miles a year.
Has M126 XPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 XPP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M126 XPP 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 M126 XPP find?
M126 XPP passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f - n/s/r & o/s/r; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 1 more.

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