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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V716 GJBMOT history

V716 GJB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

V716 GJB black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
116,448 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V716 GJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V716 GJB was last recorded at 116,448 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,404 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,448 miles
  • 2022 – 115,108 miles
  • 2021 – 113,353 miles
  • 2020 – 111,592 miles
  • 2019 – 109,467 miles
  • 2018 – 107,344 miles
  • 2017 – 104,482 miles
  • 2016 – 100,006 miles
  • 2015 – 96,015 miles
  • 2014 – 94,436 miles
  • 2013 – 87,421 miles
  • 2012 – 83,078 miles
  • 2011 – 78,578 miles
  • 2010 – 73,711 miles
  • 2009 – 66,695 miles
  • 2008 – 59,161 miles
  • 2007 – 54,250 miles
  • 2006 – 47,073 miles
  • 2005 – 41,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,448 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,448 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,448 miles
    Test number
    568807529972
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail116,404 miles (+1,296)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    125246132439
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,108 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    444690454606
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,108 miles (+1,755)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    819651845579
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,353 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    684950907361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    753841466578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,592 miles (+2,125)3 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    956556448905
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    320690213411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,467 miles (+2,123)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    918844044983
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,344 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,344 miles
    Test number
    189024118840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,482 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,482 miles
    Test number
    138347790156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,478 miles (+4,472)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,478 miles
    Test number
    923208847391
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass100,006 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    190850015683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,015 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    832510535231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,742 miles (+1,306)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,742 miles
    Test number
    636222189210
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to check seatbelts
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorber slightly corroded

  16. Fail94,436 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,436 miles
    Test number
    139236044301
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,436 miles (+7,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,436 miles
    Test number
    395346244345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,421 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    977851253319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,078 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    148051532371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass83,078 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    599911532305
    • 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)

  21. Pass78,578 miles (+4,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    567559931345
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall,unable to see chords

  22. Pass73,711 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    864635950345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,695 miles (+7,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    291885669242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wiper blade slightly deterioting

  24. Pass59,161 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    922572388251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,250 miles (+7,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    210426377268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,073 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    374076366422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    282310585228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V716 GJB

Does V716 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V716 GJB expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V716 GJB?
The MOT on V716 GJB expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V716 GJB done?
V716 GJB was recorded at 116,448 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has V716 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V716 GJB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V716 GJB 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 V716 GJB find?
V716 GJB passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive differential, and 1 more.

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