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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

MSV 197MOT history

MSV 197 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MSV 197 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,458 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSV 197
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSV 197 was last recorded at 151,458 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 10,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,738 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,720 miles
Average per year
10,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,458 miles
  • 2025 – 140,738 miles
  • 2024 – 125,720 miles
  • 2023 – 111,117 miles
  • 2021 – 98,615 miles
  • 2020 – 89,150 miles
  • 2019 – 80,720 miles
  • 2018 – 74,175 miles
  • 2017 – 61,008 miles
  • 2016 – 48,371 miles
  • 2015 – 38,726 miles
  • 2014 – 23,543 miles
  • 2013 – 21,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    781245053887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,458 miles (+10,720)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    418347611656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,738 miles
    Test number
    455981848310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail140,738 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,738 miles
    Test number
    726150836477
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,733 miles (+15,013)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,733 miles
    Test number
    673408337595
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Air bag malfunction warning
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,720 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    637859264192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail125,720 miles (+1,148)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    705019503707
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail124,572 miles (+13,455)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    480092482193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,117 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    626560729775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,116 miles (+12,501)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,116 miles
    Test number
    251406728603
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,615 miles (+9,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,615 miles
    Test number
    409468241549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,150 miles (+295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    667399096250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail88,855 miles (+8,135)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    417472289288
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass80,720 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    696932769258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    490196989144
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

  16. Fail74,173 miles (+13,165)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    158584478334
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake. (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding Parking brake. (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

  17. Pass61,008 miles (+12,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    802796921486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  18. Pass48,371 miles (+9,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    165012707555
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

  19. Pass38,726 miles (+15,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,726 miles
    Test number
    249078375030
    • 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)

  20. Pass23,543 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,543 miles
    Test number
    258704084008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,356 miles
    Test number
    749172203382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSV 197

What vehicle is registration MSV 197 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSV 197 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Nov 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 MSV 197 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSV 197 is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSV 197?
The MOT on MSV 197 is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSV 197 done?
MSV 197 was recorded at 151,458 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,257 miles a year.
Has MSV 197 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSV 197 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on MSV 197 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 MSV 197 find?
MSV 197 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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