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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

PBC 11MOT history

PBC 11 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

PBC 11 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,737 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PBC 11
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PBC 11 was last recorded at 164,737 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,735 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,737 miles
  • 2025 – 159,957 miles
  • 2024 – 148,720 miles
  • 2023 – 134,002 miles
  • 2022 – 122,509 miles
  • 2021 – 114,681 miles
  • 2020 – 103,957 miles
  • 2019 – 86,845 miles
  • 2018 – 74,811 miles
  • 2017 – 64,312 miles
  • 2016 – 51,848 miles
  • 2015 – 37,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,737 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine shields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,737 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,737 miles
    Test number
    971588580380
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail164,735 miles (+4,778)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,735 miles
    Test number
    101613685933
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass159,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,957 miles
    Test number
    288824405737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail159,956 miles (+11,236)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,956 miles
    Test number
    983787856250
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass148,720 miles (+14,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    824640348940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass134,002 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,002 miles
    Test number
    686884319964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,509 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    666539145955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,681 miles (+10,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    351569514801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,957 miles (+17,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    906359599410
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass86,845 miles (+12,034)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    250538289510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,811 miles (+10,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    435182140574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,312 miles (+12,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    461537094663
    • AdvisoryAdvice N/S/F tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass51,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    579930718195
    • AdvisoryEngine shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
  14. Fail51,848 miles (+14,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    973107896745
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
  15. Pass37,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    205017155491
    • 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)

Questions about PBC 11

What vehicle is registration PBC 11 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PBC 11 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Apr 2012. 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 PBC 11 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PBC 11 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PBC 11?
The MOT on PBC 11 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PBC 11 done?
PBC 11 was recorded at 164,737 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 11,333 miles a year.
Has PBC 11 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PBC 11 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on PBC 11 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 PBC 11 find?
PBC 11 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear nail in tyre.

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