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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

V6 AVGMOT history

V6 AVG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V6 AVG white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,947 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AVG was last recorded at 180,947 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,946 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,947 miles
  • 2025 – 166,802 miles
  • 2024 – 155,082 miles
  • 2023 – 141,688 miles
  • 2022 – 128,490 miles
  • 2021 – 115,105 miles
  • 2020 – 105,187 miles
  • 2019 – 90,749 miles
  • 2018 – 78,263 miles
  • 2017 – 63,235 miles
  • 2016 – 48,662 miles
  • 2015 – 35,516 miles
  • 2014 – 25,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension bushes worn on nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,947 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,947 miles
    Test number
    634546484752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail180,946 miles (+231)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,946 miles
    Test number
    634352181177
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail180,715 miles (+13,913)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,715 miles
    Test number
    576407555624
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass166,802 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,802 miles
    Test number
    979289380779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail166,725 miles (+11,643)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,725 miles
    Test number
    200720475492
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker top mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass155,082 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    738249559444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension bushes worn on nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension bushes worn on osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail155,031 miles (+13,343)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    252735922229
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension bushes worn on nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension bushes worn on osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,688 miles (+13,198)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    556325819385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,490 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    654980988243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail128,374 miles (+13,269)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    764902603678
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass115,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,105 miles
    Test number
    901020024402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,104 miles (+9,917)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,104 miles
    Test number
    531824347746
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached shock absorber mounting broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass105,187 miles (+14,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,187 miles
    Test number
    249346514369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass90,749 miles (+12,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    162162957498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass78,263 miles (+15,028)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    737398850239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,235 miles (+14,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    758026261674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,662 miles (+13,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    394180066878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,516 miles (+10,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,516 miles
    Test number
    327731945074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass25,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    209416464071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 AVG

Does V6 AVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AVG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 AVG?
The MOT on V6 AVG is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AVG done?
V6 AVG was recorded at 180,947 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 12,977 miles a year.
Has V6 AVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AVG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 AVG 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 V6 AVG find?
V6 AVG passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch to flexi corroded; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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