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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P355 MLYMOT history

P355 MLY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

P355 MLY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,039 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P355 MLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P355 MLY was last recorded at 108,039 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,748 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,039 miles
  • 2025 – 106,748 miles
  • 2024 – 105,504 miles
  • 2023 – 102,567 miles
  • 2022 – 96,683 miles
  • 2021 – 93,052 miles
  • 2020 – 90,259 miles
  • 2019 – 86,416 miles
  • 2018 – 83,302 miles
  • 2017 – 76,762 miles
  • 2016 – 68,891 miles
  • 2015 – 59,244 miles
  • 2014 – 53,185 miles
  • 2013 – 50,290 miles
  • 2012 – 48,308 miles
  • 2011 – 47,343 miles
  • 2009 – 46,596 miles
  • 2008 – 45,788 miles
  • 2007 – 43,785 miles
  • 2006 – 41,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,039 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Some play in offside steering rack inner joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,039 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    104780288114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    742494516741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,748 miles (+1,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    563896729197
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    762063411983
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,504 miles (+2,937)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    250798035878
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,567 miles
    Test number
    557858624028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,567 miles (+5,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,567 miles
    Test number
    876688252769
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass96,683 miles (+3,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    554679756343
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass93,052 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    317953249506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner joint/s slight play

  10. Pass90,259 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,259 miles
    Test number
    755537974866
    • AdvisorySome play in offside steering rack inner joint

  11. Fail90,175 miles (+3,759)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,175 miles
    Test number
    228498648764
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt missing bolt sheared off on joint to rear diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySome play in offside steering rack inner joint

  12. Pass86,416 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    263994725841
    • AdvisorySome play in offside steering rack inner joint

  13. Pass83,302 miles (+6,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    543538405038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisorySome play in offside steering rack inner joint

  14. Pass76,762 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,762 miles
    Test number
    832294283599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,891 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    946091949272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,879 miles (+2,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    720919570411
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,201 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    199145853759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,244 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    867693945074
    • NoteN/s headlamp slightly misting

  19. Fail59,160 miles (+5,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    659447435063
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass53,185 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,185 miles
    Test number
    248836834004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,290 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,290 miles
    Test number
    657124743034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,308 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,308 miles
    Test number
    595892832070
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

  23. Pass47,343 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    105655001021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass46,596 miles (+808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    484831519384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass45,788 miles (+2,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    223894688253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass43,785 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    113546037248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass41,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    952086396114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P355 MLY

Does P355 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P355 MLY is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P355 MLY?
The MOT on P355 MLY is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P355 MLY done?
P355 MLY was recorded at 108,039 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has P355 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P355 MLY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P355 MLY 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 P355 MLY find?
P355 MLY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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