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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

T6 BULMOT history

T6 BUL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,220 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 BUL was last recorded at 158,220 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,818 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
9,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,220 miles
  • 2025 – 155,818 miles
  • 2024 – 150,900 miles
  • 2023 – 146,032 miles
  • 2022 – 142,695 miles
  • 2021 – 141,618 miles
  • 2020 – 137,262 miles
  • 2019 – 126,972 miles
  • 2018 – 111,730 miles
  • 2017 – 94,903 miles
  • 2016 – 76,262 miles
  • 2015 – 56,620 miles
  • 2014 – 40,282 miles
  • 2013 – 38,023 miles
  • 2012 – 30,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,220 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,220 miles (+2,402)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,220 miles
    Test number
    748821152204
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass155,818 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,818 miles
    Test number
    572997919758
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail155,818 miles (+4,918)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,818 miles
    Test number
    452018799005
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,900 miles (+4,868)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,900 miles
    Test number
    399780421290
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,032 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    160274353609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass142,695 miles (+1,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    989908162532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,618 miles (+4,356)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,618 miles
    Test number
    108526428192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,262 miles (+10,290)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    656807220547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,972 miles (+15,242)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    842279211323
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass111,730 miles (+16,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    320287279466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass94,903 miles (+18,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    295113237294
    • AdvisoryMinor cuts in all road tyres
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass76,262 miles (+19,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    633515564985
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register, no print outs.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass56,620 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    419436375000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail56,618 miles (+16,336)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    259496175028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r level link seizing.

  15. Pass40,282 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    108541994078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,023 miles (+7,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    136188343340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    569921522393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 BUL

Does T6 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 BUL is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 BUL?
The MOT on T6 BUL is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 BUL done?
T6 BUL was recorded at 158,220 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,208 miles a year.
Has T6 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BUL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 BUL 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 T6 BUL find?
T6 BUL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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