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Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

MEB 525MOT history

MEB 525 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MEB 525 blue 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 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
54,357 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEB 525
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEB 525 was last recorded at 54,357 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2016: 30,446 miles, lower than 37,952 miles on 24 Oct 2015.
  • 10 Oct 2018: 39,533 miles, lower than 56,269 miles on 21 Oct 2017.
  • 7 Nov 2019: 42,054 miles, lower than 42,582 miles on 4 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,748 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,357 miles
  • 2025 – 52,748 miles
  • 2024 – 51,243 miles
  • 2023 – 49,044 miles
  • 2022 – 46,843 miles
  • 2021 – 45,888 miles
  • 2020 – 44,402 miles
  • 2019 – 42,054 miles
  • 2018 – 39,533 miles
  • 2017 – 56,269 miles
  • 2016 – 30,446 miles
  • 2015 – 37,952 miles
  • 2014 – 18,660 miles
  • 2013 – 13,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,357 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted from front to rear on both side

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,357 miles (+1,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    496068877908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted from front to rear on both side
  2. Pass52,748 miles (+1,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    512282977487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (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))
  3. Pass51,243 miles (+2,199)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    362655359646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass49,044 miles (+2,201)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    987952324821
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass46,843 miles (+955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    238977744373
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass45,888 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    598805463949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass44,402 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    263160911988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail44,338 miles (+2,284)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    569599842735
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,054 miles (-528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    390705579593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail42,582 miles (+3,049)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    612818570091
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass39,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,533 miles
    Test number
    531365669439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail39,533 miles (-16,736)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,533 miles
    Test number
    926454645047
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass56,269 miles (+25,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    787208462305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,446 miles (-7,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    410829782548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,952 miles (+19,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    371899299876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer wall cut
  16. Pass18,660 miles (+5,572)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,660 miles
    Test number
    338427004388
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
  17. Pass13,088 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    269171003391
    • NoteALL 4 TYRES BAD SIDEWALL DAMAGE
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about MEB 525

What vehicle is registration MEB 525 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEB 525 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Oct 2010. 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 MEB 525 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEB 525 is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEB 525?
The MOT on MEB 525 is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEB 525 done?
MEB 525 was recorded at 54,357 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has MEB 525 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEB 525 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on MEB 525 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 31 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MEB 525 find?
MEB 525 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive from transmission; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both side, and 2 more.

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