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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

PAH 9MOT history

PAH 9 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

PAH 9 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,561 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAH 9
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAH 9 was last recorded at 119,561 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,258 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,303 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,561 miles
  • 2024 – 115,258 miles
  • 2023 – 109,493 miles
  • 2022 – 109,493 miles
  • 2021 – 105,677 miles
  • 2020 – 101,112 miles
  • 2019 – 97,054 miles
  • 2018 – 92,342 miles
  • 2017 – 85,917 miles
  • 2016 – 79,550 miles
  • 2015 – 73,295 miles
  • 2014 – 67,051 miles
  • 2013 – 59,740 miles
  • 2012 – 46,932 miles
  • 2011 – 45,448 miles
  • 2010 – 42,988 miles
  • 2009 – 39,510 miles
  • 2008 – 35,363 miles
  • 2007 – 29,638 miles
  • 2006 – 24,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,561 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,561 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,561 miles
    Test number
    461308448341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,258 miles (+2,171)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,258 miles
    Test number
    440580204577
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,087 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    108328356417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,086 miles (+3,593)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    613708863129
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass109,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    866628434399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail109,493 miles (+3,816)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    611176057433
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass105,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    710368933736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail105,677 miles (+4,565)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    717132837171
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    637340039333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,112 miles (+4,058)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    612267106537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass97,054 miles (+4,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,054 miles
    Test number
    450652373629
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass92,342 miles (+6,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    939484006874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  13. Pass85,917 miles (+6,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    236858922870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass79,550 miles (+6,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    837614132171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower slight play in lower ball joint
  15. Pass73,295 miles (+6,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    864353152021
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass67,051 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    957924764339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,740 miles (+12,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    405664163335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,932 miles (+1,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    699500842320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass45,448 miles (+2,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    429441641449
    • NoteNail in r/h/rear tyre
  20. Pass42,988 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    562894940324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    512681959318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,510 miles (+4,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    350940859360
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass35,363 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    954529828345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,638 miles (+5,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    470811747379
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass24,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    402680956479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAH 9

What vehicle is registration PAH 9 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAH 9 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 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 PAH 9 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAH 9 is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PAH 9?
The MOT on PAH 9 is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAH 9 done?
PAH 9 was recorded at 119,561 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has PAH 9 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAH 9 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on PAH 9 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 PAH 9 find?
PAH 9 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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