
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
7 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
Pass129,760 miles (+791)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,760 miles
- Test number
- 636936981120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,969 miles (+17,188)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 128,969 miles
- Test number
- 176721551351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,781 miles (+10,551)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 111,781 miles
- Test number
- 574421727191
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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