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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,199 cc

M542 AMAMOT history

M542 AMA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

M542 AMA blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M542 AMA
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 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M542 AMA was last recorded at 118,443 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,434 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,443 miles
  • 2023 – 118,434 miles
  • 2022 – 118,344 miles
  • 2021 – 117,951 miles
  • 2020 – 117,502 miles
  • 2019 – 117,268 miles
  • 2018 – 117,142 miles
  • 2017 – 116,993 miles
  • 2016 – 116,689 miles
  • 2015 – 116,054 miles
  • 2014 – 113,994 miles
  • 2013 – 111,398 miles
  • 2012 – 108,131 miles
  • 2011 – 105,113 miles
  • 2010 – 103,337 miles
  • 2009 – 101,526 miles
  • 2008 – 99,626 miles
  • 2007 – 96,242 miles
  • 2006 – 93,455 miles
  • 2005 – 89,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both sides front and rear rubber brake hoses starting to perish & crack with age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,443 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    556321288295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,434 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    215528699922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,344 miles (+393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    110326962466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch/engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass117,951 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,951 miles
    Test number
    818014363136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail117,943 miles (+441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    265641792761
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass117,502 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,502 miles
    Test number
    846228640369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,268 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    583090526398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,142 miles (+149)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    821290318770
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass116,993 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,993 miles
    Test number
    789832581854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass116,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    582636166524
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and rear rubber brake hoses starting to perish & crack with age
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Fail116,689 miles (+635)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    368892153519
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and rear rubber brake hoses starting to perish & crack with age
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass116,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    701331679418
    • AdvisoryVacuum for seat locking slow to build up/delay in seat back locking activation.

  13. Fail116,054 miles (+2,060)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    205125576757
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • 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)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  14. Pass113,994 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    895608064217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,398 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    955674293240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass108,131 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    416997892203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass105,113 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    215491091226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,337 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    363928370438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail103,330 miles (+1,804)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    363092670431
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass101,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,526 miles
    Test number
    354376899275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,526 miles (+1,900)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,526 miles
    Test number
    132666499202
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Fail99,626 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    630154798289
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight blow from center exhaust box

  23. Pass99,626 miles (+3,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    830044798241
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight blow from center exhaust box

  24. Fail96,242 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    452759597214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit worn on edges

  25. Pass96,242 miles (+2,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    933609797274
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit worn on edges

  26. Fail93,455 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    211230606313
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass93,455 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    272470606376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    540083485234
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about M542 AMA

Does M542 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M542 AMA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M542 AMA?
The MOT on M542 AMA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M542 AMA done?
M542 AMA was recorded at 118,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has M542 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M542 AMA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on M542 AMA 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 M542 AMA find?
M542 AMA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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