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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V16 BLUMOT history

V16 BLU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

V16 BLU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,138 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 BLU was last recorded at 135,138 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 5,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,017 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,121 miles
Average per year
8,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,138 miles
  • 2025 – 130,017 miles
  • 2024 – 126,601 miles
  • 2023 – 122,290 miles
  • 2022 – 113,095 miles
  • 2021 – 108,272 miles
  • 2020 – 108,057 miles
  • 2019 – 95,264 miles
  • 2018 – 82,749 miles
  • 2017 – 70,551 miles
  • 2016 – 53,551 miles
  • 2015 – 44,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,138 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,138 miles (+5,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    685801561093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,017 miles (+3,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,017 miles
    Test number
    883310097869
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,601 miles (+4,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,601 miles
    Test number
    969980731550
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    149372612427
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,290 miles (+9,195)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    647242521270
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,095 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    109444408372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,272 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    213170479204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    577263796266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,057 miles (+12,793)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    994950091101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass95,264 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    742397628820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,749 miles (+12,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    993953220723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,551 miles (+17,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    518615708638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,551 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    782985870749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    518840395078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V16 BLU

Does V16 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BLU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 BLU?
The MOT on V16 BLU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 BLU done?
V16 BLU was recorded at 135,138 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,211 miles a year.
Has V16 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 BLU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V16 BLU 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 V16 BLU find?
V16 BLU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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