Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
V42 DANMOT history
V42 DAN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 100,326 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V42 DAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V42 DAN was last recorded at 100,326 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,202 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,124 miles
- Average per year
- 7,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,326 miles
- 2024 – 94,202 miles
- 2023 – 88,167 miles
- 2022 – 79,990 miles
- 2021 – 75,978 miles
- 2020 – 66,375 miles
- 2019 – 59,230 miles
- 2018 – 51,637 miles
- 2017 – 38,780 miles
- 2016 – 24,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 29 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,326 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 100,326 miles
- Test number
- 918151264515
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,326 miles (+6,124)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,326 miles
- Test number
- 285524478449
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,202 miles (+6,035)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,202 miles
- Test number
- 856126532530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,167 miles (+8,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,167 miles
- Test number
- 431311738757
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,990 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,990 miles
- Test number
- 503108136245
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,989 miles (+4,011)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,989 miles
- Test number
- 628515777916
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,978 miles (+9,603)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,978 miles
- Test number
- 102782258458
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,375 miles (+7,145)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,375 miles
- Test number
- 568362375443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,230 miles (+7,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 59,230 miles
- Test number
- 759097377372
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,637 miles (+12,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 51,637 miles
- Test number
- 321716907262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,780 miles (+14,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 38,780 miles
- Test number
- 382762644561
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 24,594 miles
- Test number
- 954551462076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V42 DAN
- Does V42 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DAN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V42 DAN?
- The MOT on V42 DAN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V42 DAN done?
- V42 DAN was recorded at 100,326 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,801 miles a year.
- Has V42 DAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V42 DAN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V42 DAN 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 V42 DAN find?
- V42 DAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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