Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc
V1 VMFMOT history
V1 VMF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 149,079 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 VMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 VMF was last recorded at 149,079 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,079 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,079 miles
- 2025 – 142,966 miles
- 2024 – 137,413 miles
- 2023 – 131,468 miles
- 2022 – 125,318 miles
- 2021 – 120,791 miles
- 2020 – 116,290 miles
- 2019 – 108,623 miles
- 2018 – 102,114 miles
- 2017 – 97,022 miles
- 2016 – 90,045 miles
- 2015 – 83,948 miles
- 2014 – 77,547 miles
- 2013 – 71,261 miles
- 2012 – 66,732 miles
- 2011 – 62,055 miles
- 2010 – 58,355 miles
- 2009 – 52,261 miles
- 2008 – 47,366 miles
- 2007 – 41,748 miles
- 2005 – 26,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,079 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,079 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 149,079 miles
- Test number
- 333853757248
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail149,079 miles (+6,113)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,079 miles
- Test number
- 451760182367
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass142,966 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,966 miles
- Test number
- 875238016967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail142,966 miles (+5,553)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,966 miles
- Test number
- 573239970478
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass137,413 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,413 miles
- Test number
- 572249424186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail137,413 miles (+5,945)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,413 miles
- Test number
- 894981383405
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,468 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,468 miles
- Test number
- 982809519199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,318 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 125,318 miles
- Test number
- 471254516179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,316 miles (+4,525)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,316 miles
- Test number
- 607423583882
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,791 miles (+4,501)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 120,791 miles
- Test number
- 188064643277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,290 miles (+7,667)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 116,290 miles
- Test number
- 141473195225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,623 miles (+6,509)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 108,623 miles
- Test number
- 346881725826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 102,114 miles
- Test number
- 333377564252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,114 miles (+5,092)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,114 miles
- Test number
- 888931314414
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass97,022 miles (+6,977)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 97,022 miles
- Test number
- 976310797904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,045 miles (+6,097)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 90,045 miles
- Test number
- 230787131059
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass83,948 miles (+6,401)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,948 miles
- Test number
- 605517685058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,547 miles (+6,286)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 978151384059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,261 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,261 miles
- Test number
- 178191473045
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail71,260 miles (+4,528)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,260 miles
- Test number
- 645491273061
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail66,732 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 888593382026
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass66,732 miles (+4,677)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 948163782048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,055 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,055 miles
- Test number
- 127307061463
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass62,055 miles (+3,700)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,055 miles
- Test number
- 389187061085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,355 miles (+6,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,355 miles
- Test number
- 161614080449
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,261 miles (+4,895)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,261 miles
- Test number
- 282322499058
- NoteNearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
Pass47,366 miles (+5,618)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 47,366 miles
- Test number
- 374003008117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,748 miles (+15,006)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,748 miles
- Test number
- 141203507164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 26,742 miles
- Test number
- 153920695273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V1 VMF
- Does V1 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 VMF is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V1 VMF?
- The MOT on V1 VMF is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V1 VMF done?
- V1 VMF was recorded at 149,079 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,997 miles a year.
- Has V1 VMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 VMF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V1 VMF 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 VMF find?
- V1 VMF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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