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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,996 cc

SHF 6MOT history

SHF 6 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 315,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

SHF 6 grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
315,156 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHF 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHF 6 was last recorded at 315,156 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
315,146 miles · 9 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 315,156 miles
  • 2022 – 315,146 miles
  • 2017 – 314,903 miles
  • 2015 – 314,504 miles
  • 2014 – 301,063 miles
  • 2012 – 289,980 miles
  • 2011 – 271,631 miles
  • 2010 – 251,240 miles
  • 2009 – 232,862 miles
  • 2008 – 210,936 miles
  • 2007 – 193,223 miles
  • 2006 – 172,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass315,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass315,156 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    315,156 miles
    Test number
    343340983993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass315,146 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    315,146 miles
    Test number
    932075213415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass314,903 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    314,903 miles
    Test number
    872387202124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass314,891 miles (+387)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    314,891 miles
    Test number
    450070964032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

  5. Pass314,504 miles (+13,441)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    314,504 miles
    Test number
    948328805038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass301,063 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    301,063 miles
    Test number
    507519104026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass289,980 miles (+18,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    289,980 miles
    Test number
    925258532324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass271,631 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    271,631 miles
    Test number
    996923341219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail271,598 miles (+20,358)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,598 miles
    Test number
    116377731279
    • FailureFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass251,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    251,240 miles
    Test number
    430242110241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail251,240 miles (+18,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,240 miles
    Test number
    453932610267
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass232,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    232,862 miles
    Test number
    170698339282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail232,862 miles (+21,926)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,862 miles
    Test number
    451908839229
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass210,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    210,936 miles
    Test number
    284325828208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail210,936 miles (+17,713)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,936 miles
    Test number
    121545828239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass193,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    193,223 miles
    Test number
    361643247204
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail193,223 miles (+21,088)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,223 miles
    Test number
    734713947232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass172,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    172,135 miles
    Test number
    904603196109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about SHF 6

What vehicle is registration SHF 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHF 6 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 SHF 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHF 6 is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHF 6?
The MOT on SHF 6 is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHF 6 done?
SHF 6 was recorded at 315,156 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,340 miles a year.
Has SHF 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHF 6 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on SHF 6 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 SHF 6 find?
SHF 6 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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