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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V16 VAHMOT history

V16 VAH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

V16 VAH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,568 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 VAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 VAH was last recorded at 80,568 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,468 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,568 miles
  • 2024 – 78,468 miles
  • 2023 – 76,319 miles
  • 2022 – 72,934 miles
  • 2021 – 70,155 miles
  • 2020 – 68,869 miles
  • 2019 – 66,508 miles
  • 2018 – 63,153 miles
  • 2017 – 59,310 miles
  • 2016 – 54,265 miles
  • 2015 – 48,312 miles
  • 2014 – 42,194 miles
  • 2013 – 36,992 miles
  • 2012 – 31,906 miles
  • 2011 – 23,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and into 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,568 miles (+2,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    369624409865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and into 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,468 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,468 miles
    Test number
    513483006161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,319 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,319 miles
    Test number
    770589487409
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose needs a weld (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,934 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    735040303647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,933 miles (+2,778)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,933 miles
    Test number
    860102431021
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,155 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    386335535863
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail70,152 miles (+1,283)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    350289473371
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass68,869 miles (+2,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    690015713530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,508 miles (+3,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    265844306039
    • AdvisoryEngine Auxiliary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 Rear Tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,153 miles (+3,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,153 miles
    Test number
    651662501246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limit

  11. Pass59,310 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    608179158085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,265 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    664677494094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,312 miles (+6,118)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    537338505290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass42,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    158708634264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail42,194 miles (+5,202)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    308688234482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,992 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    528626823260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,906 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    766962212267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,484 miles
    Test number
    537592551145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 VAH

Does V16 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 VAH expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 VAH?
The MOT on V16 VAH expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 VAH done?
V16 VAH was recorded at 80,568 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has V16 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 VAH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V16 VAH 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 VAH find?
V16 VAH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and into 2nd layer, and 2 more.

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