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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

V1 KCLMOT history

V1 KCL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 280,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V1 KCL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
280,587 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 KCL was last recorded at 280,587 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 114,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,393 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
114,194 miles
Average per year
17,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 280,587 miles
  • 2023 – 166,393 miles
  • 2022 – 162,989 miles
  • 2020 – 150,633 miles
  • 2019 – 142,642 miles
  • 2018 – 135,412 miles
  • 2017 – 128,917 miles
  • 2016 – 122,582 miles
  • 2015 – 113,644 miles
  • 2014 – 95,897 miles
  • 2013 – 70,912 miles
  • 2012 – 46,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber donut (6.1.7 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    280,587 miles
    Test number
    394134678175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass272,000 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    272,000 km
    Test number
    775970312672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail272,000 km1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,000 km
    Test number
    546708782591
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass166,393 miles (+3,404)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    257436242166
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass162,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,989 miles
    Test number
    239812377035
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass251,376 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    251,376 km
    Test number
    200856829792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,633 miles (+7,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,633 miles
    Test number
    988354948248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,642 miles (+7,230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,642 miles
    Test number
    289205340142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    946692075497
    • AdvisoryNearside play in end of steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside play in end of steering rack

  10. Fail135,412 miles (+6,495)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    672099880089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside play in end of steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside play in end of steering rack

  11. Pass128,917 miles (+6,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,917 miles
    Test number
    921907424413
    • AdvisoryBoth ends of steering rack worn

  12. Pass122,582 miles (+1,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    256790719352
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySlight damage offside front alloy

  13. Pass121,336 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,336 miles
    Test number
    604513643202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,644 miles (+17,747)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    789492915000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyre treads low
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  15. Pass95,897 miles (+24,985)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    216054514075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,912 miles (+23,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    739958693063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    215072102172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 KCL

Does V1 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 KCL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 KCL?
The MOT on V1 KCL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 KCL done?
V1 KCL was recorded at 280,587 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 17,078 miles a year.
Has V1 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 KCL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 KCL 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 KCL find?
V1 KCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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