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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V17 OWLMOT history

V17 OWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V17 OWL white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
89,609 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 OWL was last recorded at 89,609 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,749 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,860 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,609 miles
  • 2025 – 84,749 miles
  • 2024 – 79,974 miles
  • 2023 – 73,318 miles
  • 2022 – 66,537 miles
  • 2021 – 62,306 miles
  • 2020 – 59,269 miles
  • 2019 – 53,578 miles
  • 2018 – 48,601 miles
  • 2017 – 43,262 miles
  • 2016 – 37,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,609 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,609 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    152048516992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    936355653375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,749 miles (+4,775)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    852990049309
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass79,974 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    555620506749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,318 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    868292353367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,537 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    171742838740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,306 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    269129564088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,269 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    574457107189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass58,228 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    676339875787
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear centre stop 3 leds in-op (4.3.1 (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))
  10. Fail58,228 miles (+1,051)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    457242033062
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 - conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear centre stop 3 leds in-op (4.3.1 (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))
  11. Pass57,177 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    767858374320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    428892779482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,578 miles (+4,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    297223098385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass48,601 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    775169770809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass43,262 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    832854680688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    312101994086
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

Questions about V17 OWL

Does V17 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 OWL is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 OWL?
The MOT on V17 OWL is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 OWL done?
V17 OWL was recorded at 89,609 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has V17 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 OWL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 OWL 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 V17 OWL find?
V17 OWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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