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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

V7 BMTMOT history

V7 BMT is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

V7 BMT grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
172,108 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 BMT was last recorded at 172,108 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,108 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,108 miles
  • 2022 – 161,942 miles
  • 2021 – 152,640 miles
  • 2020 – 144,518 miles
  • 2019 – 131,987 miles
  • 2018 – 126,441 miles
  • 2017 – 116,048 miles
  • 2015 – 92,058 miles
  • 2014 – 70,006 miles
  • 2013 – 53,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,108 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))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.

  • Engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,108 miles
    Test number
    784006592823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail172,108 miles (+10,166)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,108 miles
    Test number
    574788050725
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass161,942 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,942 miles
    Test number
    560428569470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail161,940 miles (+9,300)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,940 miles
    Test number
    910630341649
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,640 miles
    Test number
    877524559581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,640 miles (+8,122)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,640 miles
    Test number
    688059545512
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    226475212294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,518 miles (+12,531)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    929858683644
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass131,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    770570123679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,987 miles (+5,546)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    949802870663
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    126157567882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  12. Fail126,441 miles (+10,393)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    422663822311
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  13. Pass116,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    475742954100
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  14. Fail116,048 miles (+23,990)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    609041103095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  15. Pass92,058 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    297963246299
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

  16. Fail91,998 miles (+21,992)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    432576844751
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

  17. Pass70,006 miles (+16,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    767928464247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    129249243284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,863 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    615768743258
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Questions about V7 BMT

Does V7 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 BMT expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 BMT?
The MOT on V7 BMT expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 BMT done?
V7 BMT was recorded at 172,108 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 12,443 miles a year.
Has V7 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 BMT has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 BMT 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 V7 BMT find?
V7 BMT passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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