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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

V29 BEVMOT history

V29 BEV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 237,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V29 BEV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
237,727 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 BEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 BEV was last recorded at 237,727 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,556 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,171 miles
Average per year
9,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,727 miles
  • 2023 – 225,343 miles
  • 2022 – 213,631 miles
  • 2021 – 196,008 miles
  • 2020 – 183,063 miles
  • 2019 – 170,063 miles
  • 2018 – 156,251 miles
  • 2017 – 142,593 miles
  • 2016 – 132,352 miles
  • 2015 – 122,384 miles
  • 2014 – 115,794 miles
  • 2013 – 107,346 miles
  • 2011 – 100,788 miles
  • 2010 – 91,257 miles
  • 2009 – 85,435 miles
  • 2008 – 78,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,727 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,727 miles (+5,171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    237,727 miles
    Test number
    508545070770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass232,556 miles (+7,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    232,556 miles
    Test number
    554513480111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass225,343 miles (+11,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    225,343 miles
    Test number
    939604263132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass213,631 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    213,631 miles
    Test number
    551492179067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,927 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,927 miles
    Test number
    961466454225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,008 miles (+12,945)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,008 miles
    Test number
    226781562012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,063 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,063 miles
    Test number
    539445694717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    822950559021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,063 miles (+13,812)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    665942494843
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,251 miles (+13,658)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,251 miles
    Test number
    810153400501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,593 miles (+10,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,593 miles
    Test number
    749158972123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Worn on edges

  12. Pass132,352 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,352 miles
    Test number
    469668428203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,384 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    166454155403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,794 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    556805024052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,346 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,346 miles
    Test number
    705152113001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,788 miles (+9,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    556552561303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    786505101078
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail91,257 miles (+5,822)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    433653360397
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass85,435 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    924874969389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,562 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    693494268344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    373646218039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V29 BEV

Does V29 BEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 BEV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 BEV?
The MOT on V29 BEV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 BEV done?
V29 BEV was recorded at 237,727 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 9,447 miles a year.
Has V29 BEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 BEV has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on V29 BEV 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 V29 BEV find?
V29 BEV passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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