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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

MAH 171MOT history

MAH 171 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MAH 171 grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,253 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAH 171
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAH 171 was last recorded at 185,253 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,704 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,549 miles
Average per year
6,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,253 miles
  • 2025 – 181,704 miles
  • 2024 – 178,428 miles
  • 2023 – 175,761 miles
  • 2022 – 173,700 miles
  • 2021 – 169,009 miles
  • 2020 – 164,902 miles
  • 2018 – 158,830 miles
  • 2017 – 151,156 miles
  • 2016 – 142,617 miles
  • 2015 – 133,051 miles
  • 2014 – 126,401 miles
  • 2013 – 122,284 miles
  • 2012 – 112,010 miles
  • 2011 – 103,002 miles
  • 2010 – 99,199 miles
  • 2009 – 88,563 miles
  • 2008 – 82,524 miles
  • 2007 – 73,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe from ABS unit rubbing on bonnet underbody trim on o/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake effort n/s low compared to o/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,253 miles (+3,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,253 miles
    Test number
    541385486851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass181,704 miles (+3,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    181,704 miles
    Test number
    999452897163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from ABS unit rubbing on bonnet underbody trim on o/s.
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort n/s low compared to o/s.
    • AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

  3. Pass178,428 miles (+2,667)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    178,428 miles
    Test number
    389840951827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease applied. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease applied. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from ABS unit rubbing on bonnet underbody trim on o/s.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort n/s low compared to o/s.
    • AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

  4. Pass175,761 miles (+2,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,761 miles
    Test number
    853752986007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass173,700 miles (+4,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,700 miles
    Test number
    464855313052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass169,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,009 miles
    Test number
    754091774923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,009 miles (+4,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,009 miles
    Test number
    259228761639
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass164,902 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    670492880949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,830 miles (+7,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,830 miles
    Test number
    434659140039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,156 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,156 miles
    Test number
    915043520920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,617 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,617 miles
    Test number
    589246250249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,051 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,051 miles
    Test number
    952086903592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,401 miles (+4,117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    908998524318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass122,284 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    716664263337
    • NoteChip on windscreen just outside zone A
    • NoteO/s/f wheel buckled

  15. Fail122,281 miles (+6,274)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    196011563369
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip on windscreen just outside zone A
    • NoteO/s/f wheel buckled

  16. Pass116,007 miles (+3,997)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,007 miles
    Test number
    817455213062
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads low
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  17. Pass112,010 miles (+9,008)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,010 miles
    Test number
    619449952265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass103,002 miles (+3,803)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    215746161212
    • NoteNear/side/rear lamp broken
    • NoteNear/side/rear tyre tread low on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteStone chip to windscreen

  19. Pass99,199 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    761483760291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens broken

  20. Fail99,199 miles (+10,636)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    680581860262
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens broken

  21. Pass88,563 miles (+6,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    752185169284
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,524 miles (+8,925)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    804131278262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion to front nearside brake disc inner face just within MOT limits

  23. Pass73,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    413807967209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MAH 171

What vehicle is registration MAH 171 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAH 171 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Sept 2004. 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 MAH 171 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAH 171 is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAH 171?
The MOT on MAH 171 is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAH 171 done?
MAH 171 was recorded at 185,253 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
Has MAH 171 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAH 171 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on MAH 171 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 MAH 171 find?
MAH 171 passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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