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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

SCV 490MOT history

SCV 490 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

SCV 490 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,200 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCV 490
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCV 490 was last recorded at 132,200 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,245 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,955 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,200 miles
  • 2025 – 127,245 miles
  • 2024 – 120,477 miles
  • 2023 – 115,575 miles
  • 2022 – 108,511 miles
  • 2021 – 106,173 miles
  • 2020 – 104,032 miles
  • 2019 – 96,984 miles
  • 2018 – 87,977 miles
  • 2017 – 80,960 miles
  • 2016 – 74,232 miles
  • 2015 – 68,325 miles
  • 2014 – 62,732 miles
  • 2013 – 57,877 miles
  • 2012 – 50,667 miles
  • 2011 – 44,290 miles
  • 2010 – 36,602 miles
  • 2009 – 28,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,200 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,200 miles (+4,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,200 miles
    Test number
    885542006376
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass127,245 miles (+6,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    339100626088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring support arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,477 miles (+4,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,477 miles
    Test number
    708998932647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective n/s/r exhaust mounting corroded/defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,575 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,575 miles
    Test number
    818232298584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,511 miles (+2,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,511 miles
    Test number
    223421596783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,173 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    384160581914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,032 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    242332760292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    977821978563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail96,983 miles (+9,006)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    159185665158
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass87,977 miles (+7,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    286690277850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,960 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    287336716155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,232 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    553932807622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,325 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    107625765452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,732 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    115289454025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,877 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    336303973007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,667 miles (+6,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    595826862027
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,290 miles (+7,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,290 miles
    Test number
    409258041007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,602 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    230994650075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    142775969491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCV 490

What vehicle is registration SCV 490 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCV 490 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 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 SCV 490 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCV 490 is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCV 490?
The MOT on SCV 490 is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCV 490 done?
SCV 490 was recorded at 132,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has SCV 490 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCV 490 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on SCV 490 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 SCV 490 find?
SCV 490 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded.; nearside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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