
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
V6 KOLMOT history
V6 KOL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 117,714 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 KOL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 KOL was last recorded at 117,714 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,710 miles · 23 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 117,714 miles
- 2021 – 117,680 miles
- 2020 – 114,456 miles
- 2019 – 110,205 miles
- 2018 – 102,241 miles
- 2017 – 97,418 miles
- 2016 – 91,336 miles
- 2015 – 84,661 miles
- 2014 – 76,465 miles
- 2013 – 65,443 miles
- 2012 – 53,177 miles
- 2011 – 40,982 miles
- 2010 – 30,560 miles
- 2009 – 21,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Covers fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,714 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 117,714 miles
- Test number
- 110248215013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,714 miles (+4)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,714 miles
- Test number
- 312892630747
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,710 miles (+30)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,710 miles
- Test number
- 106921484540
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,680 miles (+3,224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,680 miles
- Test number
- 716630349403
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Pass114,456 miles (+4,251)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,456 miles
- Test number
- 737449524362
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass110,205 miles (+7,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 110,205 miles
- Test number
- 397492411260
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,241 miles (+4,823)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,241 miles
- Test number
- 728932583566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,418 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,418 miles
- Test number
- 837239629610
- AdvisoryCovers fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded & broken.
Pass91,336 miles (+6,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 91,336 miles
- Test number
- 841150816259
- AdvisoryCovers fitted.
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass84,661 miles (+8,196)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,661 miles
- Test number
- 829103005268
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play front wheel bearings
- NoteWipers slight smear
Pass76,465 miles (+11,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,465 miles
- Test number
- 616105884159
- 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)
Pass65,443 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 65,443 miles
- Test number
- 216586293141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,361 miles (+12,184)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,361 miles
- Test number
- 416501093155
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,177 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 53,177 miles
- Test number
- 776813292182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,177 miles (+12,195)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,177 miles
- Test number
- 147737482173
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,982 miles (+10,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,982 miles
- Test number
- 218524591485
- 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)
Pass30,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 30,560 miles
- Test number
- 522106090126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,560 miles (+9,154)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,560 miles
- Test number
- 381585390189
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 21,406 miles
- Test number
- 463169589166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 KOL
- Does V6 KOL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V6 KOL expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V6 KOL?
- The MOT on V6 KOL expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V6 KOL done?
- V6 KOL was recorded at 117,714 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 6,992 miles a year.
- Has V6 KOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 KOL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on V6 KOL 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 KOL find?
- V6 KOL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.
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