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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

PLW 3MOT history

PLW 3 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

PLW 3 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,914 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLW 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLW 3 was last recorded at 156,914 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 10,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,708 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,206 miles
Average per year
11,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,914 miles
  • 2025 – 146,708 miles
  • 2024 – 133,763 miles
  • 2023 – 120,994 miles
  • 2022 – 109,609 miles
  • 2021 – 97,008 miles
  • 2020 – 85,033 miles
  • 2019 – 73,204 miles
  • 2018 – 57,312 miles
  • 2017 – 43,809 miles
  • 2016 – 35,595 miles
  • 2015 – 25,973 miles
  • 2014 – 19,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Emissions plate value scratched out/unable to be read - Used default value

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from valve cover gasket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,914 miles
    Test number
    543543213266
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,912 miles (+10,204)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,912 miles
    Test number
    956187073929
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,708 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    453528744554
    • AdvisoryEmissions plate value scratched out/unable to be read - Used default value
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from valve cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate scratched but still able to be read (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail146,708 miles (+12,945)3 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    436909068157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF droplink split leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF droplink split leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions plate value scratched out/unable to be read - Used default value
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight movement under load (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight movement under load (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from valve cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate scratched but still able to be read (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass133,763 miles (+12,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,763 miles
    Test number
    626754098629
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,994 miles (+11,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    758768626144
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass109,609 miles (+79)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    418505656022
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush cracked/perished + torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush cracked/perished + torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail109,530 miles (+12,522)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,530 miles
    Test number
    225737861368
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush cracked/perished + torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush cracked/perished + torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass97,008 miles (+11,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    414635918753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    297061587900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,033 miles (+11,829)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    938805140978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass73,204 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    629826537314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,202 miles (+15,890)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    937813315790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass57,312 miles (+13,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    754855583110
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both excessively worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass43,809 miles (+8,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    802066506544
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass35,595 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    769266451439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,589 miles (+9,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    783058474747
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,973 miles (+6,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    119862457669
    • 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)

  19. Pass19,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,178 miles
    Test number
    395469964498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PLW 3

What vehicle is registration PLW 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLW 3 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. 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 PLW 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PLW 3 is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on PLW 3?
The MOT on PLW 3 is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PLW 3 done?
PLW 3 was recorded at 156,914 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 11,486 miles a year.
Has PLW 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLW 3 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on PLW 3 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 PLW 3 find?
PLW 3 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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