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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 3,226 cc

V648 GDYMOT history

V648 GDY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V648 GDY red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,287 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V648 GDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V648 GDY was last recorded at 110,287 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,283 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,287 miles
  • 2025 – 106,591 miles
  • 2024 – 103,784 miles
  • 2023 – 101,407 miles
  • 2022 – 94,909 miles
  • 2021 – 89,178 miles
  • 2020 – 88,157 miles
  • 2019 – 86,399 miles
  • 2018 – 84,464 miles
  • 2017 – 82,755 miles
  • 2016 – 80,838 miles
  • 2015 – 78,476 miles
  • 2014 – 75,330 miles
  • 2013 – 71,240 miles
  • 2012 – 67,643 miles
  • 2011 – 62,857 miles
  • 2010 – 60,735 miles
  • 2009 – 58,494 miles
  • 2008 – 55,144 miles
  • 2007 – 50,916 miles
  • 2006 – 45,805 miles
  • 2005 – 39,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,287 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,287 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,287 miles
    Test number
    500135775270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail110,283 miles (+3,692)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    301038131343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass106,591 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,591 miles
    Test number
    894365987245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail106,588 miles (+2,804)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    681578068726
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,784 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    826992340188
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights hazing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Early corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexys perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail103,676 miles (+2,269)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    447963894358
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights hazing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Early corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexys perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass101,407 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    886147378695
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail101,407 miles (+6,498)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    788375655790
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass94,909 miles (+5,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    770343338464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch feel's worn
    • AdvisoryOffside+nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass89,178 miles (+1,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,178 miles
    Test number
    638813404942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass88,157 miles (+1,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    664834545397
    • AdvisoryExhaust is bit sooty car needs motor way run
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass86,399 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    976925069186
    • AdvisoryExhaust is bit sooty .Car needs run on motorway
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight mist of oil around rear diff

  13. Pass84,464 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    164002999554
    • AdvisoryDiff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass82,755 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    944516013469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,744 miles (+1,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,744 miles
    Test number
    301156199405
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass80,838 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    962961409336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,476 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,476 miles
    Test number
    981134335599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,330 miles (+4,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,330 miles
    Test number
    129842254254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  19. Pass71,240 miles (+3,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    286321243276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass67,643 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    957339742227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass62,857 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    287614761264
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass60,735 miles (+2,241)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    521631950264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints

  23. Pass58,494 miles (+3,350)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    124568659295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCant see rear coil springs

  24. Pass55,144 miles (+4,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    452309648298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  25. Pass50,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    934079147277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,914 miles (+5,109)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    470079047299
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s front fog light in/op

  27. Pass45,805 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    833367256287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,575 miles
    Test number
    260707355203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V648 GDY

Does V648 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V648 GDY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V648 GDY?
The MOT on V648 GDY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V648 GDY done?
V648 GDY was recorded at 110,287 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has V648 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V648 GDY has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V648 GDY 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 V648 GDY find?
V648 GDY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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