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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

V23 LEYMOT history

V23 LEY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V23 LEY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,807 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 LEY was last recorded at 189,807 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 13,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,416 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,391 miles
Average per year
13,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,807 miles
  • 2024 – 176,416 miles
  • 2023 – 166,231 miles
  • 2022 – 153,915 miles
  • 2021 – 140,282 miles
  • 2020 – 129,892 miles
  • 2019 – 118,013 miles
  • 2018 – 97,348 miles
  • 2017 – 77,260 miles
  • 2016 – 58,791 miles
  • 2015 – 53,665 miles
  • 2014 – 45,327 miles
  • 2013 – 27,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,807 miles (+13,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,807 miles
    Test number
    449173102582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,416 miles (+10,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    631572709853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,231 miles
    Test number
    969319040229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail166,231 miles (+12,316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,231 miles
    Test number
    692528420008
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass153,915 miles (+13,633)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,915 miles
    Test number
    291383382182
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back Plate Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,282 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,282 miles
    Test number
    930707981343
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,234 miles (+10,342)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,234 miles
    Test number
    491310483656
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,892 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,892 miles
    Test number
    341341499527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,891 miles (+11,878)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,891 miles
    Test number
    836935656610
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    840052818705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,013 miles (+20,665)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    333680294451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,348 miles (+20,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    898154540396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,260 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    520767129438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,041 miles (+18,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,041 miles
    Test number
    778132921592
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass58,791 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    453432684368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,745 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    541928440258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryKerb damage on all tyres

  17. Pass53,665 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    616291525812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    417185294245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,327 miles (+17,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    878935694296
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    338020193218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V23 LEY

Does V23 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 LEY is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V23 LEY?
The MOT on V23 LEY is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 LEY done?
V23 LEY was recorded at 189,807 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 13,368 miles a year.
Has V23 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 LEY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V23 LEY 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 V23 LEY find?
V23 LEY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm.

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