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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

V688 NKNMOT history

V688 NKN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

V688 NKN silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
187,155 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 NKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 NKN was last recorded at 187,155 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,123 miles · 11 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,155 miles
  • 2020 – 187,123 miles
  • 2016 – 185,772 miles
  • 2015 – 181,849 miles
  • 2014 – 178,068 miles
  • 2013 – 175,837 miles
  • 2012 – 172,927 miles
  • 2011 – 168,786 miles
  • 2010 – 164,909 miles
  • 2009 – 163,511 miles
  • 2008 – 162,725 miles
  • 2007 – 157,845 miles
  • 2006 – 155,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,155 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly deteriorated

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,155 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,155 miles
    Test number
    444900486287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly deteriorated
  2. Pass187,123 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,123 miles
    Test number
    698684539525
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass185,772 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    185,772 miles
    Test number
    423248532302
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
  4. Pass181,849 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    181,849 miles
    Test number
    579294312220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,068 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    178,068 miles
    Test number
    627278724214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  6. Pass175,837 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    175,837 miles
    Test number
    636250843285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. Fail175,828 miles (+2,901)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,828 miles
    Test number
    338565433255
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass172,927 miles (+4,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    172,927 miles
    Test number
    148506832267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSRS light is on
  9. Pass168,786 miles (+3,877)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    168,786 miles
    Test number
    389050731477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass164,909 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    164,909 miles
    Test number
    284717230282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,511 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    163,511 miles
    Test number
    132650049268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,725 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    921443648212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,845 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    762971047278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    155,660 miles
    Test number
    933658736240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 NKN

Does V688 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 NKN expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 NKN?
The MOT on V688 NKN expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 NKN done?
V688 NKN was recorded at 187,155 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has V688 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 NKN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on V688 NKN 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 V688 NKN find?
V688 NKN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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