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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

V6 BBFMOT history

V6 BBF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

V6 BBF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,068 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BBF was last recorded at 115,068 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,753 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
4,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,068 miles
  • 2025 – 114,753 miles
  • 2024 – 113,745 miles
  • 2023 – 112,255 miles
  • 2022 – 111,305 miles
  • 2021 – 110,475 miles
  • 2020 – 109,719 miles
  • 2019 – 104,733 miles
  • 2018 – 99,789 miles
  • 2017 – 94,696 miles
  • 2016 – 88,781 miles
  • 2015 – 84,968 miles
  • 2014 – 78,098 miles
  • 2013 – 73,185 miles
  • 2012 – 68,449 miles
  • 2011 – 63,605 miles
  • 2010 – 57,836 miles
  • 2009 – 51,105 miles
  • 2008 – 44,444 miles
  • 2007 – 37,707 miles
  • 2006 – 29,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,068 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,068 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,068 miles
    Test number
    809820204986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,753 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    642801970593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,732 miles (+987)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    784058893644
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    532167829498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail113,745 miles (+1,490)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    474863227470
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,255 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,255 miles
    Test number
    616622103513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,230 miles (+925)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    112488100582
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,305 miles (+830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    773284590522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,475 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    881687971168
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail110,465 miles (+746)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    475370828356
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,719 miles (+4,986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,719 miles
    Test number
    759965302019
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washers partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread

  12. Pass104,733 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    976725487634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side light inop

  13. Pass99,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    467636729448
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet catch faulty but bonnet is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail99,789 miles (+5,093)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    885935240170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet catch faulty but bonnet is secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass94,696 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    394686132792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail94,696 miles (+5,915)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    367994678924
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass88,781 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,781 miles
    Test number
    386206342806
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass84,968 miles (+1,863)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,968 miles
    Test number
    448506695113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak from near side inner drive shaft seal rear axel

  19. Pass83,105 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    698242475041
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteGear box leaking oil
    • NoteO/s drive shaft seal leaking

  20. Fail83,105 miles (+5,007)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    175859465415
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteGear box leaking oil
    • NoteO/s drive shaft seal leaking

  21. Pass78,098 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    126199564009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail and close to limit

  22. Fail78,098 miles (+4,913)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    969749864011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail and close to limit

  23. Pass73,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    265098573014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail73,185 miles (+4,736)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    326358573077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass68,449 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    216719062062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,605 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    536897571007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass57,836 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    273484670010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,105 miles (+6,661)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    971685959090
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres very near legal limit around 1.8mm. Off side front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

  29. Pass44,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    183553948495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,444 miles (+6,737)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    812643048095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass37,707 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,707 miles
    Test number
    762183177095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    760991886062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BBF

Does V6 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BBF is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 BBF?
The MOT on V6 BBF is valid until 28 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 BBF done?
V6 BBF was recorded at 115,068 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
Has V6 BBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BBF has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 BBF 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 BBF find?
V6 BBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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