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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V56 FGHMOT history

V56 FGH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

V56 FGH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
132,331 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 FGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V56 FGH was last recorded at 132,331 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,283 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
4,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,331 miles
  • 2022 – 131,283 miles
  • 2021 – 129,145 miles
  • 2020 – 127,332 miles
  • 2019 – 123,448 miles
  • 2018 – 119,339 miles
  • 2017 – 115,798 miles
  • 2016 – 112,446 miles
  • 2015 – 108,310 miles
  • 2014 – 100,838 miles
  • 2013 – 96,561 miles
  • 2012 – 88,520 miles
  • 2011 – 83,683 miles
  • 2010 – 78,190 miles
  • 2009 – 76,241 miles
  • 2008 – 72,406 miles
  • 2007 – 65,347 miles
  • 2006 – 61,043 miles
  • 2005 – 53,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,331 miles
  • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (6.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter body build up corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + build up corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,331 miles (+1,048)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,331 miles
    Test number
    961274364082
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter body build up corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + build up corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    814080437539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,283 miles (+2,138)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    657309678494
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside an offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside an offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside an offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    894514887660
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail129,145 miles (+1,813)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    537249278058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass127,332 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,332 miles
    Test number
    355337602420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,448 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,448 miles
    Test number
    924969872297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    838613881129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,339 miles (+28)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    218128862048
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Fail119,311 miles (+3,513)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,311 miles
    Test number
    309700894330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

  11. Pass115,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    173386954341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail115,798 miles (+3,352)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    420640905602
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass112,446 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,446 miles
    Test number
    790236155035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail112,427 miles (+4,117)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    995519303440
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage Mercedes Benz star (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass108,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    940610165295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,310 miles (+7,472)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    915556097607
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass100,838 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    815273464235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,561 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    915290263214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,520 miles (+4,837)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    346982942487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note3rd row seats & seatbelts not tested (folded down)
    • NoteO/s door mirror loose

  20. Pass83,683 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    948221531216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass78,190 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    240121530473
    • NoteBoth rear shocks slightly damp
    • NoteFront lower arm inner bushes
    • NoteOffside mirror flexing
    • NoteRear number plate

  22. Fail78,188 miles (+1,947)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    584391630155
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear shocks slightly damp
    • NoteFront lower arm inner bushes
    • NoteOffside mirror flexing
    • NoteRear number plate

  23. Pass76,241 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    463168839268
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside exhaust downpipe flexy joint slight blow
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs fading
    • NoteSlight runout rear brakes

  24. Fail76,239 miles (+3,833)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    642688139283
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside exhaust downpipe flexy joint slight blow
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs fading
    • NoteSlight runout rear brakes

  25. Pass72,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    744045348223
    • NoteSlight lift in both bottom balljoints

  26. Fail72,406 miles (+7,059)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    193355748256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSlight lift in both bottom balljoints

  27. Pass65,347 miles (+4,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    180255657216
    • NoteAdvise slight leak from both rear shocks

  28. Pass61,043 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,043 miles
    Test number
    331050756475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    131368125219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V56 FGH

Does V56 FGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 FGH expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 FGH?
The MOT on V56 FGH expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 FGH done?
V56 FGH was recorded at 132,331 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 4,319 miles a year.
Has V56 FGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 FGH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V56 FGH 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 V56 FGH find?
V56 FGH failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects and 9 advisories: boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not opening; nearside front position lamp not working; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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