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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V718 PJWMOT history

V718 PJW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

V718 PJW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
101,421 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 PJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 PJW was last recorded at 101,421 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,386 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,421 miles
  • 2021 – 93,506 miles
  • 2020 – 85,644 miles
  • 2019 – 84,754 miles
  • 2018 – 79,540 miles
  • 2017 – 74,221 miles
  • 2016 – 67,906 miles
  • 2015 – 63,091 miles
  • 2014 – 59,048 miles
  • 2013 – 56,005 miles
  • 2012 – 52,014 miles
  • 2011 – 48,679 miles
  • 2010 – 43,752 miles
  • 2009 – 39,505 miles
  • 2008 – 35,304 miles
  • 2007 – 31,260 miles
  • 2006 – 28,044 miles
  • 2005 – 26,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,421 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,421 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    503213995502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,386 miles (+7,880)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,386 miles
    Test number
    252704975780
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass93,506 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    960158304518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge bold
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBothside rear all suspension arms bushes deteriorated

  4. Fail93,505 miles (+7,861)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,505 miles
    Test number
    627125486607
    • DangerousNearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge bold
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBothside rear all suspension arms bushes deteriorated

  5. Pass85,644 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    852909933868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,643 miles (+889)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    232861841980
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing 3 below cushion (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass84,754 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    404964363621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,753 miles (+5,213)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,753 miles
    Test number
    189385698988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,540 miles (+5,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    101206175982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    544215203729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail74,221 miles (+6,315)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    472155349130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass67,906 miles (+4,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    873118839200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexy pipes (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass63,091 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    287564228415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,048 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,048 miles
    Test number
    439953904321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass56,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    866739903317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail56,005 miles (+3,991)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    396859403322
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass52,014 miles (+3,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    388887202394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,679 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    739067101301
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail48,672 miles (+4,920)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    528384401308
    • FailureFront Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass43,752 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    610895290279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail43,749 miles (+4,244)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    393282090419
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass39,505 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,505 miles
    Test number
    630920419343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,497 miles (+4,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,497 miles
    Test number
    810620209398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass35,304 miles (+4,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,304 miles
    Test number
    320332898220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass31,260 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    812863997241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,044 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,044 miles
    Test number
    841504606336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    523094105324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V718 PJW

Does V718 PJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V718 PJW expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V718 PJW?
The MOT on V718 PJW expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V718 PJW done?
V718 PJW was recorded at 101,421 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
Has V718 PJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 PJW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V718 PJW 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 V718 PJW find?
V718 PJW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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