Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
V6 RKSMOT history
V6 RKS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 200,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 200,572 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 16,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 RKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 RKS was last recorded at 200,572 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,928 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,644 miles
- Average per year
- 16,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,572 miles
- 2025 – 192,928 miles
- 2024 – 179,659 miles
- 2023 – 179,618 miles
- 2022 – 165,594 miles
- 2021 – 152,413 miles
- 2020 – 143,977 miles
- 2019 – 128,649 miles
- 2018 – 105,385 miles
- 2017 – 81,647 miles
- 2016 – 67,600 miles
- 2015 – 48,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,572 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,572 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 200,572 miles
- Test number
- 840396476014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,928 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 192,928 miles
- Test number
- 744300249089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail192,927 miles (+13,268)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,927 miles
- Test number
- 262706493894
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bulged in tread/below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald across tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass179,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 179,659 miles
- Test number
- 978522476761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,659 miles (+41)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,659 miles
- Test number
- 926777623324
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail179,618 miles (+14,024)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,618 miles
- Test number
- 720474155148
- DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear pipes before fuel tank/across axle/at flexi joints (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front to rear pipes dangerous (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass165,594 miles (+13,181)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 165,594 miles
- Test number
- 109707160098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,413 miles (+8,436)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 152,413 miles
- Test number
- 838427031817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass143,977 miles (+15,328)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 143,977 miles
- Test number
- 924802294877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,649 miles (+23,264)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,649 miles
- Test number
- 148386157674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass105,385 miles (+23,738)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,385 miles
- Test number
- 995876153489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,647 miles
- Test number
- 705249035968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,647 miles (+14,047)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,647 miles
- Test number
- 161968470613
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass67,600 miles (+18,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 67,600 miles
- Test number
- 310141667885
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,831 miles (+21,201)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,831 miles
- Test number
- 454919073424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,630 miles
- Test number
- 868104046953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,630 miles3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,630 miles
- Test number
- 999727754948
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245/40/18 n/s. 265/35/18 o/s (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shock absorber (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 265/35/18 n/s. 245/40/18 o/s. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth and thin on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth and thin on edges (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V6 RKS
- Does V6 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 RKS is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 RKS?
- The MOT on V6 RKS is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 RKS done?
- V6 RKS was recorded at 200,572 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 16,746 miles a year.
- Has V6 RKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 RKS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 RKS 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 RKS find?
- V6 RKS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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