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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

V6 PBXMOT history

V6 PBX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V6 PBX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,918 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 PBX was last recorded at 112,918 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 6,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,498 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,420 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,918 miles
  • 2025 – 106,498 miles
  • 2024 – 100,587 miles
  • 2023 – 94,824 miles
  • 2022 – 93,229 miles
  • 2021 – 88,778 miles
  • 2020 – 85,071 miles
  • 2019 – 79,213 miles
  • 2018 – 72,951 miles
  • 2017 – 66,242 miles
  • 2016 – 56,190 miles
  • 2015 – 50,990 miles
  • 2013 – 46,422 miles
  • 2012 – 42,262 miles
  • 2011 – 39,890 miles
  • 2010 – 31,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,918 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,918 miles (+6,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    756706748299
    • AdvisoryInner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    596721762159
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,498 miles (+5,911)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    510159778629
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,587 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,587 miles
    Test number
    984999714864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,824 miles (+1,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    654459393448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass93,229 miles (+4,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,229 miles
    Test number
    236674058773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm of the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,778 miles (+3,707)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    650427130008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY FLEXIBLE PIPE UNION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY FLEXIBLE PIPE UNION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED TOWARDS REAR. ONLY JUST VISIBLE BENEATH UNDER-TRAY BUT CONDITION SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY FLEXIBLE PIPE UNION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE WEAR WARNING WIRE DAMAGED/RUBBING ON DRIVESHAFT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY FLEXIBLE PIPE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,071 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    231722089590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,213 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,213 miles
    Test number
    919270088064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,951 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,951 miles
    Test number
    692556110302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,242 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    611262970587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,190 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    766064864751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,784 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    562294187840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,779 miles (+3,789)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    833033656557
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,990 miles (+4,568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    725488265081
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass46,422 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    309960943368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,262 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    715198112302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,890 miles (+8,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    567589011390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,005 miles
    Test number
    404156510435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 PBX

Does V6 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 PBX is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 PBX?
The MOT on V6 PBX is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 PBX done?
V6 PBX was recorded at 112,918 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has V6 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 PBX has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 PBX 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 PBX find?
V6 PBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: inner drag link end ball joint has slight play both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle, and 1 more.

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