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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

V2 PAOMOT history

V2 PAO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

V2 PAO black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
197,428 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 PAO
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 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V2 PAO was last recorded at 197,428 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 11,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,580 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,848 miles
Average per year
9,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,428 miles
  • 2022 – 185,580 miles
  • 2021 – 167,847 miles
  • 2020 – 152,030 miles
  • 2019 – 147,461 miles
  • 2018 – 145,226 miles
  • 2017 – 137,285 miles
  • 2016 – 127,452 miles
  • 2015 – 119,512 miles
  • 2014 – 105,837 miles
  • 2013 – 99,231 miles
  • 2012 – 87,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,428 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside dip beam intermittent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,428 miles (+11,848)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,428 miles
    Test number
    537493732016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,580 miles (+17,733)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,580 miles
    Test number
    326686842025
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,847 miles
    Test number
    413576557735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,847 miles (+15,817)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,847 miles
    Test number
    584519185916
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,030 miles (+4,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,030 miles
    Test number
    601458589721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,461 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    616089130897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,226 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,226 miles
    Test number
    693898036400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam intermittent
    • AdvisoryPoor effort from parking brake

  8. Fail145,195 miles (+7,910)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,195 miles
    Test number
    208854192366
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam intermittent

  9. Pass137,285 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,285 miles
    Test number
    274094452517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,262 miles (+9,810)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    572828255145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass127,452 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    910782036220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Fail127,429 miles (+7,917)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,429 miles
    Test number
    356763722278
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass119,512 miles (+13,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    648520295164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,837 miles (+6,606)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,837 miles
    Test number
    725120504248
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at flexi

  15. Pass99,231 miles (+11,360)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    335868043219
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteKerb marks on alloy wheels
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at centre flexi

  16. Pass87,871 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,871 miles
    Test number
    695178322274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNo emissions test results - vehicle too clean to register on opacimeter- unable to obtain metered smoke reading
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V2 PAO

Does V2 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 PAO expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 PAO?
The MOT on V2 PAO expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 PAO done?
V2 PAO was recorded at 197,428 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 9,910 miles a year.
Has V2 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 PAO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 PAO 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 V2 PAO find?
V2 PAO failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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