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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

V725 ELBMOT history

V725 ELB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 130,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

V725 ELB black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
130,484 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V725 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V725 ELB was last recorded at 130,484 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,185 miles · 6 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,484 miles
  • 2020 – 130,185 miles
  • 2019 – 129,993 miles
  • 2018 – 129,760 miles
  • 2017 – 128,969 miles
  • 2007 – 111,781 miles
  • 2006 – 101,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,484 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,484 miles (+299)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    178578335591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,185 miles (+192)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    678571989202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess all slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,993 miles (+233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,993 miles
    Test number
    867295635285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,760 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,760 miles
    Test number
    636936981120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,969 miles (+17,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,969 miles
    Test number
    176721551351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,781 miles (+10,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    111,781 miles
    Test number
    574421727191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    492748016128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V725 ELB

Does V725 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V725 ELB expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V725 ELB?
The MOT on V725 ELB expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V725 ELB done?
V725 ELB was recorded at 130,484 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has V725 ELB ever failed its MOT?
No. V725 ELB has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V725 ELB 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 V725 ELB find?
V725 ELB passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated; coil spring corroded both front and both rear; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 8 more.

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