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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V63 SOMMOT history

V63 SOM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

V63 SOM black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,349 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 SOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 SOM was last recorded at 147,349 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,215 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,349 miles
  • 2024 – 146,215 miles
  • 2023 – 143,700 miles
  • 2022 – 141,474 miles
  • 2021 – 139,295 miles
  • 2020 – 136,683 miles
  • 2018 – 126,723 miles
  • 2017 – 115,285 miles
  • 2016 – 108,842 miles
  • 2014 – 101,888 miles
  • 2013 – 92,607 miles
  • 2012 – 71,869 miles
  • 2010 – 50,929 miles
  • 2009 – 42,174 miles
  • 2008 – 33,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,349 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,349 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    864292908310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,215 miles
    Test number
    891060641506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,214 miles (+2,514)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    411186749317
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass143,700 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,700 miles
    Test number
    953495358410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,474 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    408725195368
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,295 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,295 miles
    Test number
    726077019157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,683 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    713089657048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,834 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,834 miles
    Test number
    605236751694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,723 miles
    Test number
    266179420430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,723 miles (+5,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,723 miles
    Test number
    748674860729
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates fitted when presented removed and conforming plates refitted (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,294 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,294 miles
    Test number
    248803215588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,285 miles (+6,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    471788704859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,842 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    370599980907
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,888 miles (+9,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    196823254309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,607 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,607 miles
    Test number
    836432063344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,540 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    729354903026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,869 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    377067102058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail71,869 miles (+20,940)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    209026402034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,929 miles (+8,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    140323050004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass42,174 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,174 miles
    Test number
    990739169085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront Brake pads getting low

  21. Fail42,168 miles (+8,744)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    851568769054
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass33,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    512475798082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V63 SOM

Does V63 SOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V63 SOM is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V63 SOM?
The MOT on V63 SOM is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V63 SOM done?
V63 SOM was recorded at 147,349 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has V63 SOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 SOM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V63 SOM 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 V63 SOM find?
V63 SOM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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