Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,199 cc
M482 VBVMOT history
M482 VBV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 180,898 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M482 VBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 28 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M482 VBV was last recorded at 180,898 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 3,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2015: 138,328 miles, lower than 142,141 miles on 25 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,074 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,824 miles
- Average per year
- 4,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,898 miles
- 2024 – 177,074 miles
- 2023 – 172,370 miles
- 2022 – 166,961 miles
- 2021 – 162,092 miles
- 2019 – 156,635 miles
- 2018 – 150,250 miles
- 2017 – 147,563 miles
- 2016 – 145,527 miles
- 2015 – 138,328 miles
- 2014 – 137,030 miles
- 2013 – 129,331 miles
- 2012 – 127,543 miles
- 2010 – 125,542 miles
- 2009 – 123,655 miles
- 2008 – 118,536 miles
- 2007 – 110,937 miles
- 2006 – 102,395 miles
- 2005 – 93,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,898 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody showing signs of corrosion side skirts fitted
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,898 miles (+3,824)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 180,898 miles
- Test number
- 524856405339
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody showing signs of corrosion side skirts fitted
Pass177,074 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 177,074 miles
- Test number
- 933762106506
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,072 miles (+4,702)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,072 miles
- Test number
- 788623078694
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,370 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 172,370 miles
- Test number
- 621364520641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,342 miles (+17)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,342 miles
- Test number
- 416293006700
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,325 miles (+157)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,325 miles
- Test number
- 786747899605
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion
Fail172,168 miles (+5,207)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,168 miles
- Test number
- 943524392434
- DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion
Pass166,961 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 166,961 miles
- Test number
- 756348064531
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,958 miles (+4,866)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,958 miles
- Test number
- 904762604116
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at junction box (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,092 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 162,092 miles
- Test number
- 893537316250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,635 miles (+6,385)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,635 miles
- Test number
- 701804485470
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed on areas
Pass150,250 miles (+2,687)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 150,250 miles
- Test number
- 446545349240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,563 miles (+2,036)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 147,563 miles
- Test number
- 651335470255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,527 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 145,527 miles
- Test number
- 723041040311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail145,527 miles (+7,199)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,527 miles
- Test number
- 133883276670
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,328 miles (-3,813)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 138,328 miles
- Test number
- 693654625097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,141 miles (+5,111)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 142,141 miles
- Test number
- 459626175180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,030 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,030 miles
- Test number
- 206010794100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,030 miles (+7,699)9 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,030 miles
- Test number
- 446338584104
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass129,331 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 129,331 miles
- Test number
- 715025633235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,762 miles (+1,219)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 128,762 miles
- Test number
- 679140213108
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes greased limiting inspection
- NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection
Pass127,543 miles (+2,001)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 127,543 miles
- Test number
- 727309112156
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMany metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection
- NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection
Pass125,542 miles (+1,887)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 125,542 miles
- Test number
- 323025400452
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside front inner wings corroded not near a prescribed area
Pass123,655 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 123,655 miles
- Test number
- 461684999103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,536 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 118,536 miles
- Test number
- 303110098193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,937 miles (+8,542)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 110,937 miles
- Test number
- 332921497172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,395 miles (+8,648)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 102,395 miles
- Test number
- 741514896126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 93,747 miles
- Test number
- 491876195189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M482 VBV
- Does M482 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M482 VBV expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M482 VBV?
- The MOT on M482 VBV expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M482 VBV done?
- M482 VBV was recorded at 180,898 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
- Has M482 VBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M482 VBV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on M482 VBV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M482 VBV find?
- M482 VBV passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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