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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

V12 DHJMOT history

V12 DHJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

V12 DHJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,783 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DHJ was last recorded at 187,783 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,737 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,783 miles
  • 2025 – 182,282 miles
  • 2024 – 176,427 miles
  • 2023 – 170,862 miles
  • 2022 – 164,773 miles
  • 2021 – 159,403 miles
  • 2020 – 155,652 miles
  • 2019 – 149,056 miles
  • 2017 – 138,151 miles
  • 2016 – 129,860 miles
  • 2015 – 123,736 miles
  • 2013 – 109,933 miles
  • 2012 – 103,979 miles
  • 2011 – 88,485 miles
  • 2010 – 72,702 miles
  • 2009 – 59,327 miles
  • 2008 – 48,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,783 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,783 miles
    Test number
    370792899718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

  2. Fail187,737 miles (+5,455)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,737 miles
    Test number
    522723935604
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

  3. Pass182,282 miles (+5,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,282 miles
    Test number
    428352001306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated

  4. Pass176,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    826071423221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,427 miles (+5,565)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    279965789624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,862 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,862 miles
    Test number
    519862915723
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail170,862 miles (+6,089)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,862 miles
    Test number
    949425659825
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,773 miles (+5,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,773 miles
    Test number
    360227303169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,403 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,403 miles
    Test number
    798861402061
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%
    • AdvisoryO/s/r meteal brake pipe slightly corroded

  10. Pass155,652 miles (+6,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,652 miles
    Test number
    728832554558
    • AdvisoryBoth front dip beams have reduced outputs
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuation close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

  11. Pass149,056 miles (+10,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,056 miles
    Test number
    766884114238
    • AdvisoryRear service brake imbalance/fluctuation close to limit

  12. Pass138,151 miles (+8,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,151 miles
    Test number
    219786677562
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f (lower rear arm) ball joint has slight platy

  13. Pass129,860 miles (+6,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    957974982378
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  14. Pass123,736 miles (+13,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,736 miles
    Test number
    624903955584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,933 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,933 miles
    Test number
    526451703320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,979 miles (+15,494)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    798020012393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,485 miles (+15,783)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,485 miles
    Test number
    557217881206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,702 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    471475490258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is worn on both edges

  19. Fail72,702 miles (+13,375)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    514353990234
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is worn on both edges

  20. Pass59,327 miles (+10,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    541511789203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    153333708335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 DHJ

Does V12 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DHJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 DHJ?
The MOT on V12 DHJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 DHJ done?
V12 DHJ was recorded at 187,783 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,982 miles a year.
Has V12 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DHJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 DHJ 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 V12 DHJ find?
V12 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint.

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