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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

SBW 7MOT history

SBW 7 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 231,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

SBW 7 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
231,606 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SBW 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SBW 7 was last recorded at 231,606 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,605 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,606 miles
  • 2024 – 229,852 miles
  • 2023 – 225,449 miles
  • 2022 – 219,880 miles
  • 2021 – 213,578 miles
  • 2020 – 206,461 miles
  • 2019 – 201,649 miles
  • 2018 – 192,400 miles
  • 2016 – 164,778 miles
  • 2014 – 131,492 miles
  • 2013 – 113,438 miles
  • 2012 – 96,947 miles
  • 2011 – 83,152 miles
  • 2010 – 66,998 miles
  • 2009 – 50,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,606 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,606 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    231,606 miles
    Test number
    884125801825
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail231,605 miles (+1,753)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,605 miles
    Test number
    510730106854
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass229,852 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    229,852 miles
    Test number
    985004178763
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail229,852 miles (+2)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,852 miles
    Test number
    711429215675
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail229,850 miles (+4,401)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,850 miles
    Test number
    919264655227
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass225,449 miles (+5,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    225,449 miles
    Test number
    336587159308
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass219,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    219,880 miles
    Test number
    394888016896
    • 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))

  8. Fail219,880 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,880 miles
    Test number
    206409509102
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail219,876 miles (+6,298)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,876 miles
    Test number
    759103531989
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass213,578 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    213,578 miles
    Test number
    947121633402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail213,578 miles (+7,117)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,578 miles
    Test number
    525165944397
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass206,461 miles (+4,812)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,461 miles
    Test number
    525522877094
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass201,649 miles (+9,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,649 miles
    Test number
    394642269281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch lining insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass192,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    192,400 miles
    Test number
    835889748497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFumes smelt in cabin and under bonnet
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light remains on

  15. Fail192,400 miles (+12,096)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,400 miles
    Test number
    459534943248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFumes smelt in cabin and under bonnet
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light remains on

  16. Pass180,304 miles (+15,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    180,304 miles
    Test number
    351003399179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass164,778 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,778 miles
    Test number
    557828032183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail164,588 miles (+12,127)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,588 miles
    Test number
    601058748342
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass152,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,461 miles
    Test number
    692014202516
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail152,461 miles (+20,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,461 miles
    Test number
    457257292883
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass131,492 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,492 miles
    Test number
    825851154319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,239 miles (+17,801)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    849184344300
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear lamp lens
    • NoteDamage to nearisde side repeater lens
    • NoteDamage to offside side repeater lens
    • NoteNearside brake light dim compared to other side
    • NoteNearside rear position light dim compared to other side

  23. Pass113,438 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    566594053304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail113,378 miles (+16,431)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    775523153318
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass96,947 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    335054252380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

  26. Fail96,923 miles (+13,771)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    438603452348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

  27. Pass83,152 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    408691941455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,074 miles (+16,076)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    656609131386
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass66,998 miles (+16,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    352840240361
    • NoteSplit in n/side front tyre wall

  30. Pass50,575 miles (+10,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    131202949308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    193016479499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SBW 7

What vehicle is registration SBW 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SBW 7 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Mar 2006. 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 SBW 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBW 7 is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SBW 7?
The MOT on SBW 7 is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SBW 7 done?
SBW 7 was recorded at 231,606 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 11,444 miles a year.
Has SBW 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SBW 7 has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on SBW 7 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 SBW 7 find?
SBW 7 passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 6 more.

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