Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
V48 HBJMOT history
V48 HBJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 92,440 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V48 HBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V48 HBJ was last recorded at 92,440 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 92,280 miles · 26 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 160 miles
- Average per year
- 2,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 92,440 miles
- 2022 – 92,280 miles
- 2021 – 92,052 miles
- 2020 – 91,659 miles
- 2019 – 91,202 miles
- 2018 – 90,935 miles
- 2017 – 88,467 miles
- 2016 – 85,502 miles
- 2015 – 82,279 miles
- 2014 – 79,594 miles
- 2013 – 75,309 miles
- 2012 – 71,495 miles
- 2011 – 68,913 miles
- 2010 – 66,002 miles
- 2009 – 62,934 miles
- 2008 – 60,218 miles
- 2007 – 56,865 miles
- 2006 – 53,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,440 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,440 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,440 miles
- Test number
- 156441026319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,280 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,280 miles
- Test number
- 563721154170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,052 miles (+393)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,052 miles
- Test number
- 209065195054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,659 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,659 miles
- Test number
- 547223870024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,202 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 91,202 miles
- Test number
- 753165241257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,935 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 90,935 miles
- Test number
- 363606493439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,467 miles (+2,965)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 88,467 miles
- Test number
- 398154285054
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs badly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lense cloudy
- AdvisoryCorrosion noted on the r/o/s sub frame mount
- AdvisoryF/n/s tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryF/o/s tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryFront discs worn and pads low
- AdvisoryFront wiper poor
- AdvisoryN/s mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryR/o/s outer light lense cracked
Pass85,502 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 85,502 miles
- Test number
- 558129994972
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryR/o/s tyre starting to perish
- AdvisorySlight wear noted on the f/o/s wheel bearing
Pass82,279 miles (+2,685)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 82,279 miles
- Test number
- 625272045104
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrod
Pass79,594 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,594 miles
- Test number
- 277639644110
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Pass75,309 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 75,309 miles
- Test number
- 816189743177
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,495 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,495 miles
- Test number
- 145447742143
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass71,495 miles (+2,582)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,495 miles
- Test number
- 275147542157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,913 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 68,913 miles
- Test number
- 547608241182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,002 miles (+3,068)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 402154830140
- NoteBrake fluid level down
- NoteCorrosion noted around o/s/f coil spring
- NoteF/n/s tyre badly perished and worn on the inner edge
- NoteF/o/s tyre worn on edge
- NoteN/s indicator dim
- NoteR/n/s tyre has approx1.8mm of tread left
- NoteR/o/s tyre has approx 2mm of tread left
- NoteSlackness noted in f/n/s lower ball joint
- NoteWear noted on both front disc
- NoteWear noted on both rear brake disc
Pass62,934 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,934 miles
- Test number
- 884120359125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass60,218 miles (+3,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 60,218 miles
- Test number
- 421104168009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,865 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 56,865 miles
- Test number
- 251826077006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 53,270 miles
- Test number
- 912924946073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V48 HBJ
- Does V48 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V48 HBJ expired on 26 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V48 HBJ?
- The MOT on V48 HBJ expired on 26 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V48 HBJ done?
- V48 HBJ was recorded at 92,440 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
- Has V48 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V48 HBJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2012.
- Has the mileage on V48 HBJ 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 V48 HBJ find?
- V48 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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