Mercedes-Benz E
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
V49 HPUMOT history
V49 HPU is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 77,156 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V49 HPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V49 HPU was last recorded at 77,156 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 76,360 miles · 15 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 796 miles
- Average per year
- 1,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 77,156 miles
- 2023 – 76,360 miles
- 2022 – 74,711 miles
- 2021 – 72,790 miles
- 2020 – 72,660 miles
- 2019 – 72,335 miles
- 2018 – 70,644 miles
- 2017 – 69,014 miles
- 2016 – 67,458 miles
- 2015 – 66,552 miles
- 2014 – 65,873 miles
- 2013 – 64,930 miles
- 2012 – 64,126 miles
- 2011 – 62,993 miles
- 2010 – 61,249 miles
- 2009 – 59,047 miles
- 2008 – 57,134 miles
- 2007 – 55,065 miles
- 2006 – 51,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres are starting to perish
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Side repeater slightly discoloured both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,156 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 77,156 miles
- Test number
- 746465173906
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres are starting to perish
Fail77,156 miles (+796)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,156 miles
- Test number
- 113649813620
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres are starting to perish
Pass76,360 miles (+1,649)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 76,360 miles
- Test number
- 769139831629
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,711 miles (+1,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,711 miles
- Test number
- 737900573852
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,790 miles (+130)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 72,790 miles
- Test number
- 500962395364
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass72,660 miles (+325)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 72,660 miles
- Test number
- 833243408654
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,335 miles (+1,691)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,335 miles
- Test number
- 526455322778
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,644 miles (+1,630)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 70,644 miles
- Test number
- 661666001662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,014 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 69,014 miles
- Test number
- 213969410694
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass67,458 miles (+906)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 67,458 miles
- Test number
- 405310259481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,552 miles (+679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 66,552 miles
- Test number
- 385397825031
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,873 miles (+943)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 65,873 miles
- Test number
- 759838524027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,930 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 656459023075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,126 miles (+1,133)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 64,126 miles
- Test number
- 649733802044
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,993 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 62,993 miles
- Test number
- 187039021485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 61,249 miles
- Test number
- 142759210069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,249 miles (+2,202)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,249 miles
- Test number
- 454689910040
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,047 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 59,047 miles
- Test number
- 820099129026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,134 miles (+2,069)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 57,134 miles
- Test number
- 340519828042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,065 miles (+3,681)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,065 miles
- Test number
- 950397427046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 51,384 miles
- Test number
- 430516526095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V49 HPU
- Does V49 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V49 HPU expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V49 HPU?
- The MOT on V49 HPU expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V49 HPU done?
- V49 HPU was recorded at 77,156 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 1,430 miles a year.
- Has V49 HPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V49 HPU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on V49 HPU 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 V49 HPU find?
- V49 HPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; all tyres are starting to perish.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.