Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
NFW 578MOT history
NFW 578 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,817 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 100,817 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NFW 578
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NFW 578 was last recorded at 100,817 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,817 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,817 miles
- 2025 – 100,505 miles
- 2024 – 99,574 miles
- 2023 – 97,212 miles
- 2022 – 95,402 miles
- 2021 – 94,315 miles
- 2019 – 92,264 miles
- 2018 – 86,697 miles
- 2017 – 82,761 miles
- 2016 – 76,201 miles
- 2015 – 71,481 miles
- 2014 – 65,330 miles
- 2013 – 59,821 miles
- 2012 – 55,696 miles
- 2011 – 50,471 miles
- 2010 – 48,154 miles
- 2009 – 42,656 miles
- 2008 – 40,664 miles
- 2007 – 35,444 miles
- 2006 – 33,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,817 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,817 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 100,817 miles
- Test number
- 610844778193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail100,817 miles (+312)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,817 miles
- Test number
- 339162088879
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,505 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,505 miles
- Test number
- 496556937806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,574 miles (+2,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 99,574 miles
- Test number
- 819696161540
- AdvisoryUnable to see the condition of the front & rear brake pads
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass97,212 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,212 miles
- Test number
- 176266833680
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect front brake pads (inner pads look worn)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass95,402 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,402 miles
- Test number
- 763872412132
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look worn but unable to see outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,315 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 94,315 miles
- Test number
- 975617319545
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to see front pads
Pass92,264 miles (+5,567)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,264 miles
- Test number
- 886417231206
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass86,697 miles (+3,936)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 86,697 miles
- Test number
- 567859025843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass82,761 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 82,761 miles
- Test number
- 342710667972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque strut (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail82,761 miles (+6,560)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,761 miles
- Test number
- 955333888561
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque strut (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass76,201 miles (+4,720)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,201 miles
- Test number
- 447563125432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass71,481 miles (+6,151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,481 miles
- Test number
- 256929675056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass65,330 miles (+5,509)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,330 miles
- Test number
- 428098994043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,821 miles (+4,125)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,821 miles
- Test number
- 818518493027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,696 miles (+5,225)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 55,696 miles
- Test number
- 837773102198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,471 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,471 miles
- Test number
- 928830861010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,154 miles (+5,498)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 48,154 miles
- Test number
- 103024460420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,656 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,656 miles
- Test number
- 181282769419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,664 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,664 miles
- Test number
- 960044568040
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,444 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,444 miles
- Test number
- 674583457067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 33,005 miles
- Test number
- 661408266092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NFW 578
- What vehicle is registration NFW 578 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NFW 578 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2003. 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 NFW 578 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NFW 578 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NFW 578?
- The MOT on NFW 578 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NFW 578 done?
- NFW 578 was recorded at 100,817 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,316 miles a year.
- Has NFW 578 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NFW 578 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on NFW 578 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 NFW 578 find?
- NFW 578 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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