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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V6 EGVMOT history

V6 EGV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V6 EGV black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,289 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 EGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 EGV was last recorded at 164,289 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,118 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,171 miles
Average per year
10,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,289 miles
  • 2025 – 159,118 miles
  • 2024 – 151,703 miles
  • 2023 – 144,519 miles
  • 2022 – 128,664 miles
  • 2021 – 117,291 miles
  • 2020 – 102,554 miles
  • 2019 – 89,569 miles
  • 2018 – 76,603 miles
  • 2017 – 65,502 miles
  • 2016 – 50,801 miles
  • 2015 – 40,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,289 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edge

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 wheel bearing slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,289 miles (+5,171)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,289 miles
    Test number
    505332289126
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edge

  2. Pass159,118 miles (+7,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,118 miles
    Test number
    570686229878
    • 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))

  3. Pass151,703 miles (+7,184)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,703 miles
    Test number
    608240048372
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,519 miles (+15,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    204768631368
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  5. Pass128,664 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,664 miles
    Test number
    911649377317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail128,664 miles (+11,373)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,664 miles
    Test number
    716477079707
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,291 miles (+14,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,291 miles
    Test number
    564743934739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,554 miles
    Test number
    954882329965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,554 miles (+12,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,554 miles
    Test number
    903879474232
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass89,569 miles (+12,966)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    610045035178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    325080183732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,603 miles (+11,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    515341356317
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass65,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    245781886160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,502 miles (+14,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    908914631955
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass50,801 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    952262203607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,638 miles (+9,826)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    139798335901
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,812 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    458828555077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    947446155034
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 EGV

Does V6 EGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 EGV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 EGV?
The MOT on V6 EGV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 EGV done?
V6 EGV was recorded at 164,289 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,884 miles a year.
Has V6 EGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 EGV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 EGV 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 EGV find?
V6 EGV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside, and 6 more.

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