Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V25 PODMOT history

V25 POD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

V25 POD white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,966 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V25 POD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V25 POD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 POD was last recorded at 131,966 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,319 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,647 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,966 miles
  • 2025 – 128,319 miles
  • 2024 – 123,089 miles
  • 2023 – 119,743 miles
  • 2022 – 115,379 miles
  • 2021 – 112,238 miles
  • 2019 – 91,774 miles
  • 2018 – 75,736 miles
  • 2017 – 59,476 miles
  • 2016 – 37,307 miles
  • 2015 – 29,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,966 miles (+3,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    554940839366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass128,319 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,319 miles
    Test number
    114760116904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail128,308 miles (+5,219)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    173952788349
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,089 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    597985795187
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail123,086 miles (+3,343)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,086 miles
    Test number
    740454060220
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,743 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,743 miles
    Test number
    319121578885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted at the time of test
  7. Fail119,729 miles (+4,350)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    861065837729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front Shockers (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass115,379 miles (+3,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,379 miles
    Test number
    638049474311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays and sill covers fitted
  9. Pass112,238 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    843906801069
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays and sill covers fitted
  10. Fail112,234 miles (+20,460)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    347941221111
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays and sill covers fitted
  11. Pass91,774 miles (+16,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,774 miles
    Test number
    212509876880
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays and sill covers fitted
  12. Pass75,736 miles (+16,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    570209120653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,476 miles (+22,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    976605248720
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.
  14. Pass37,307 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,307 miles
    Test number
    917821533502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    401498253668
    • AdvisoryFront O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES/CRACKING.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped.

Questions about V25 POD

Does V25 POD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 POD is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V25 POD?
The MOT on V25 POD 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 V25 POD done?
V25 POD was recorded at 131,966 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has V25 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 POD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V25 POD 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 V25 POD find?
V25 POD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all V25P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.