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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V2 SONMOT history

V2 SON is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 58,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

V2 SON black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,449 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 SON was last recorded at 58,449 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2018: 26,340 miles, lower than 26,358 miles on 19 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,860 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,449 miles
  • 2025 – 56,860 miles
  • 2024 – 55,275 miles
  • 2023 – 53,636 miles
  • 2022 – 50,587 miles
  • 2021 – 44,420 miles
  • 2020 – 40,959 miles
  • 2019 – 33,313 miles
  • 2018 – 26,340 miles
  • 2017 – 19,976 miles
  • 2016 – 13,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,449 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,449 miles
    Test number
    327464944395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,860 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,860 miles
    Test number
    652153073536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,852 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    745549492964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553019 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever not attached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - 2553019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge - 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553019 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass55,275 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    524638770008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
  5. Fail55,273 miles (+1,637)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    332557148835
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
  6. Pass53,636 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    151241824725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,587 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    122181768653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,585 miles (+6,165)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    642539424467
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass44,420 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    217140994098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    906011606649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,956 miles (+7,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    482409906350
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass33,313 miles (+6,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    870288067390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass26,340 miles (-18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    103955710106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,358 miles (+6,382)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    439710209267
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass19,976 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,976 miles
    Test number
    338323110028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    933458435439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 SON

Does V2 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 SON is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 SON?
The MOT on V2 SON is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 SON done?
V2 SON was recorded at 58,449 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has V2 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 SON has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V2 SON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 SON find?
V2 SON passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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