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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

V42 GSGMOT history

V42 GSG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

V42 GSG black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
166,264 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 GSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 GSG was last recorded at 166,264 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2017: 14,110 miles, lower than 140,104 miles on 24 Mar 2017.

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
166,262 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,264 miles
  • 2023 – 166,235 miles
  • 2022 – 166,226 miles
  • 2021 – 164,026 miles
  • 2019 – 157,783 miles
  • 2018 – 152,140 miles
  • 2017 – 14,110 miles
  • 2016 – 133,255 miles
  • 2015 – 129,477 miles
  • 2014 – 124,438 miles
  • 2013 – 118,979 miles
  • 2012 – 113,650 miles
  • 2011 – 110,381 miles
  • 2010 – 103,472 miles
  • 2009 – 94,127 miles
  • 2008 – 84,403 miles
  • 2007 – 78,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,264 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,264 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,264 miles
    Test number
    423270336073
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail166,262 miles (+27)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,262 miles
    Test number
    495383929958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass166,235 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    714767877189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,226 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,226 miles
    Test number
    917222235544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,026 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    190511205488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,783 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,783 miles
    Test number
    589890662133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,140 miles
    Test number
    890523468649
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail152,140 miles (+138,030)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,140 miles
    Test number
    726095317613
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass14,110 miles (-125,994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,110 miles
    Test number
    820509217897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,104 miles (+6,849)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,104 miles
    Test number
    466965685715
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass133,255 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,255 miles
    Test number
    859189766395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass129,477 miles (+5,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,477 miles
    Test number
    639634985010
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass124,438 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    756506164042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,979 miles (+5,329)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    427630563040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass113,650 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    196212762040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,381 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    256216831020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack both sides

  17. Fail110,381 miles (+6,909)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    606236131046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack both sides

  18. Pass103,472 miles (+9,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    842933060045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass94,127 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    114358249443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,115 miles (+9,712)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    281863949071
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass84,403 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    150763958066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    381753107023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 GSG

Does V42 GSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 GSG expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 GSG?
The MOT on V42 GSG expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 GSG done?
V42 GSG was recorded at 166,264 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has V42 GSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 GSG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 GSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 GSG find?
V42 GSG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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