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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V1 ARCMOT history

V1 ARC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V1 ARC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,749 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 ARC was last recorded at 69,749 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,730 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,749 miles
  • 2025 – 66,441 miles
  • 2024 – 61,972 miles
  • 2023 – 58,389 miles
  • 2022 – 54,808 miles
  • 2021 – 53,004 miles
  • 2020 – 51,662 miles
  • 2019 – 49,548 miles
  • 2018 – 47,320 miles
  • 2017 – 42,305 miles
  • 2016 – 34,635 miles
  • 2015 – 25,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,749 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,749 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    659405064652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,730 miles (+3,289)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    456402371608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,441 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    571966547905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,972 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    794024709374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,389 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    941538656610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,808 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,808 miles
    Test number
    126280189027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,004 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    870136282265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    669855070013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,662 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    988444624762
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
  10. Pass49,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    930239462417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,548 miles (+2,228)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    919341857674
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass47,320 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    498211438628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,305 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    737522350370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,635 miles (+9,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    947710597324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,394 miles
    Test number
    394327646055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 ARC

Does V1 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 ARC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 ARC?
The MOT on V1 ARC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 ARC done?
V1 ARC was recorded at 69,749 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has V1 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 ARC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 ARC 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 V1 ARC find?
V1 ARC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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