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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

MAX 46MOT history

MAX 46 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MAX 46 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
43,863 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAX 46
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAX 46 was last recorded at 43,863 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,862 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,863 miles
  • 2024 – 43,326 miles
  • 2022 – 42,399 miles
  • 2021 – 41,482 miles
  • 2019 – 41,084 miles
  • 2018 – 40,124 miles
  • 2017 – 38,479 miles
  • 2016 – 36,464 miles
  • 2015 – 34,590 miles
  • 2014 – 32,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,863 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,863 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    676024777327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail43,862 miles (+536)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,862 miles
    Test number
    335697794911
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,326 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    838515961002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail43,325 miles (+348)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    362331209915
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,977 miles (+578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    987774993160
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded

  6. Pass42,399 miles (+546)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    849924942535
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded

  7. Pass41,853 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    487751645201
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,482 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,482 miles
    Test number
    124927244434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail41,482 miles (+398)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,482 miles
    Test number
    397109079021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,084 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,084 miles
    Test number
    119327455584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail41,083 miles (+959)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    954919064333
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,124 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    740930372166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,479 miles (+2,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    520153322478
    • AdvisorySheilds and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass36,464 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    650649966328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,590 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,590 miles
    Test number
    536583028259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,066 miles (+2,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,066 miles
    Test number
    618154564307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    515999754084
    • 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)

Questions about MAX 46

What vehicle is registration MAX 46 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAX 46 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Mar 2011. 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 MAX 46 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAX 46 is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAX 46?
The MOT on MAX 46 is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAX 46 done?
MAX 46 was recorded at 43,863 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,167 miles a year.
Has MAX 46 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAX 46 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MAX 46 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 MAX 46 find?
MAX 46 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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