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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

V33 TAPMOT history

V33 TAP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

V33 TAP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,176 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 TAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 TAP was last recorded at 99,176 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2015: 42,130 miles, lower than 66,868 miles on 15 Oct 2015.

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
99,139 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,176 miles
  • 2025 – 89,269 miles
  • 2024 – 80,195 miles
  • 2023 – 71,822 miles
  • 2022 – 64,828 miles
  • 2021 – 58,462 miles
  • 2020 – 53,891 miles
  • 2018 – 53,246 miles
  • 2017 – 50,844 miles
  • 2016 – 47,459 miles
  • 2015 – 42,130 miles
  • 2014 – 33,414 miles
  • 2013 – 27,046 miles
  • 2012 – 23,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,176 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    904205352707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail99,139 miles (+9,870)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,139 miles
    Test number
    658874197836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass89,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    892624046355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail89,269 miles (+9,074)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    487401442554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass80,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    755450395818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,195 miles (+8,373)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    702943691595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    521272413065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,820 miles (+6,992)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    779950045697
    • MajorNearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass64,828 miles (+6,366)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    171781291753
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass58,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    316986961407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail58,460 miles (+4,569)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    428153016916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass53,891 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    270618273330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,794 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    989044944458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,246 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    573955605139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,844 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    258096423742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,459 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    606751615719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,130 miles (-24,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    591942345345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass66,868 miles (+33,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    271625913183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,414 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    406741234281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,046 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    259796453239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,238 miles
    Test number
    848024382249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 TAP

Does V33 TAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 TAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 TAP?
The MOT on V33 TAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 TAP done?
V33 TAP was recorded at 99,176 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has V33 TAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 TAP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V33 TAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V33 TAP find?
V33 TAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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