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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

V42 VWLMOT history

V42 VWL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V42 VWL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,150 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 VWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 VWL was last recorded at 152,150 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,635 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,515 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,150 miles
  • 2025 – 146,635 miles
  • 2024 – 139,928 miles
  • 2023 – 136,304 miles
  • 2022 – 126,675 miles
  • 2021 – 121,747 miles
  • 2020 – 115,811 miles
  • 2019 – 104,313 miles
  • 2018 – 96,851 miles
  • 2017 – 88,268 miles
  • 2016 – 79,841 miles
  • 2015 – 72,961 miles
  • 2014 – 62,445 miles
  • 2013 – 51,543 miles
  • 2012 – 40,285 miles
  • 2011 – 30,381 miles
  • 2010 – 20,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,150 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,150 miles
    Test number
    944870699406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,635 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,635 miles
    Test number
    434410788078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,928 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    320121368031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,304 miles (+9,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    670105275766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    882395898275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Fail126,671 miles (+4,924)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    726644377743
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass121,747 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    130403714353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,811 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    261229067991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,778 miles (+11,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    528723518214
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play suspension ball joints will need checking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,313 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    208973654376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    339851147111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,851 miles (+8,583)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    428036251467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass88,268 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    205935215578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,266 miles (+8,425)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    130392368942
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded unable to fully assess recomend replacment

  15. Pass79,841 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,841 miles
    Test number
    349265930348
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroding.

  16. Pass72,961 miles (+10,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    717305925119
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  17. Pass62,445 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    336634304187
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

  18. Fail62,445 miles (+10,902)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    915334904125
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

  19. Pass51,543 miles (+11,258)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    755896803188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteVery slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear joint.

  20. Pass40,285 miles (+9,904)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    125363222109
    • Note3rd row seat belt not tested
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • NoteN/S/F tyre got cut on outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight stone chip to the windscreen

  21. Pass30,381 miles (+9,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    627366011101
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  22. Pass20,486 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,486 miles
    Test number
    684676210158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about V42 VWL

Does V42 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 VWL is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 VWL?
The MOT on V42 VWL is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 VWL done?
V42 VWL was recorded at 152,150 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has V42 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 VWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 VWL 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 VWL find?
V42 VWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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