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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

V10 MECMOT history

V10 MEC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V10 MEC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,522 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 MEC was last recorded at 65,522 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,855 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
2,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,522 miles
  • 2025 – 64,855 miles
  • 2024 – 64,851 miles
  • 2022 – 63,933 miles
  • 2021 – 63,582 miles
  • 2020 – 63,130 miles
  • 2019 – 62,560 miles
  • 2018 – 61,895 miles
  • 2017 – 60,550 miles
  • 2016 – 59,017 miles
  • 2015 – 57,733 miles
  • 2014 – 55,322 miles
  • 2013 – 51,768 miles
  • 2012 – 48,887 miles
  • 2011 – 44,721 miles
  • 2010 – 39,079 miles
  • 2009 – 33,306 miles
  • 2008 – 27,260 miles
  • 2007 – 18,829 miles
  • 2006 – 14,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,522 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,522 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    671867101612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,855 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    384542822462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,851 miles (+918)2 dangerous8 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    794368288007
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 68% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass63,933 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    391307549010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,582 miles (+452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,582 miles
    Test number
    236641420280
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,130 miles (+570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,130 miles
    Test number
    123897579238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,560 miles (+665)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    293474745191
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,895 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    493631531724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    223194433694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail60,550 miles (+1,533)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    279217228699
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pressure pipe (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass59,017 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    350549126597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,733 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    818043225272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,322 miles (+3,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    498090434247
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,768 miles (+2,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    675324523207
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass48,887 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    495743522201
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass44,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,721 miles
    Test number
    355988631406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,721 miles (+5,642)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,721 miles
    Test number
    597136631278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,079 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    311750830224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass33,306 miles (+6,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    551169139288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome bulbs in the high level brake light inop

  20. Pass27,260 miles (+8,431)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    502943148235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp led out

  21. Pass18,829 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,829 miles
    Test number
    804040657255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,639 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,639 miles
    Test number
    614942756268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,276 miles
    Test number
    373098826121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 MEC

Does V10 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 MEC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 MEC?
The MOT on V10 MEC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 MEC done?
V10 MEC was recorded at 65,522 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,627 miles a year.
Has V10 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 MEC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V10 MEC 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 V10 MEC find?
V10 MEC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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