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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V6 VDCMOT history

V6 VDC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

V6 VDC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
129,487 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VDC was last recorded at 129,487 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,487 miles · 23 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,487 miles
  • 2025 – 124,065 miles
  • 2024 – 118,476 miles
  • 2023 – 114,593 miles
  • 2022 – 105,238 miles
  • 2021 – 76,540 miles
  • 2020 – 51,173 miles
  • 2019 – 41,202 miles
  • 2018 – 35,860 miles
  • 2017 – 30,936 miles
  • 2016 – 26,255 miles
  • 2015 – 19,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    129,487 miles
    Test number
    904037456983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail129,487 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,487 miles
    Test number
    929763727266
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail129,487 miles (+5,422)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,487 miles
    Test number
    303020822901
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Rear Arm Broken On Suspension Arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass124,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    854439754715
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail124,065 miles (+5,589)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    351380586700
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass118,476 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    420671352149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,593 miles (+9,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    488780389807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass105,238 miles (+28,698)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    372995394380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass76,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    560145800829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel is different to the other three.
  10. Fail76,536 miles (+25,363)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    147394293323
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 255 30 19 on right, 235 35 19 on left. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel is different to the other three.
  11. Pass51,173 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    127898038824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,202 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    128240181265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass35,860 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    514184476624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,233 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    179477638569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,936 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    391544194633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,255 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,255 miles
    Test number
    892621605429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    379709235191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VDC

Does V6 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VDC is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VDC?
The MOT on V6 VDC is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VDC done?
V6 VDC was recorded at 129,487 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 9,660 miles a year.
Has V6 VDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VDC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 VDC 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 VDC find?
V6 VDC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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