Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
SER 956MOT history
SER 956 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 112,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 112,950 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SER 956
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
SER 956 was last recorded at 112,950 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,112 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,838 miles
- Average per year
- 7,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,950 miles
- 2025 – 109,112 miles
- 2024 – 104,021 miles
- 2023 – 96,643 miles
- 2022 – 87,753 miles
- 2021 – 79,225 miles
- 2020 – 73,161 miles
- 2019 – 62,744 miles
- 2018 – 52,715 miles
- 2017 – 43,129 miles
- 2016 – 33,111 miles
- 2015 – 24,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail112,950 miles
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail112,950 miles (+3,838)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,950 miles
- Test number
- 453007801952
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,112 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 109,112 miles
- Test number
- 239957721968
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,109 miles (+5,088)2 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,109 miles
- Test number
- 108887192992
- 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))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,021 miles (+7,378)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 912143742984
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass96,643 miles (+8,890)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 291395947357
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,753 miles (+8,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 87,753 miles
- Test number
- 718518911214
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,225 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,225 miles
- Test number
- 664754684349
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,161 miles (+10,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 73,161 miles
- Test number
- 130371648063
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,744 miles (+10,029)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,744 miles
- Test number
- 982577346788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,715 miles (+9,586)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,715 miles
- Test number
- 849108206970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,129 miles (+10,018)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,129 miles
- Test number
- 113054040299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,111 miles (+9,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,111 miles
- Test number
- 650653895711
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,083 miles
- Test number
- 205654175430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SER 956
- What vehicle is registration SER 956 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SER 956 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 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 SER 956 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SER 956 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on SER 956?
- The MOT on SER 956 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SER 956 done?
- SER 956 was recorded at 112,950 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
- Has SER 956 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SER 956 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on SER 956 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 SER 956 find?
- SER 956 failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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