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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V7 XECMOT history

V7 XEC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V7 XEC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
167,863 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 XEC was last recorded at 167,863 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,861 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,863 miles
  • 2025 – 165,867 miles
  • 2024 – 162,229 miles
  • 2023 – 146,062 miles
  • 2022 – 141,255 miles
  • 2021 – 137,665 miles
  • 2020 – 133,185 miles
  • 2019 – 122,922 miles
  • 2018 – 91,900 miles
  • 2017 – 59,113 miles
  • 2015 – 28,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear backplate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *ALL*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,863 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    167,863 miles
    Test number
    196378870548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail167,861 miles (+1,994)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,861 miles
    Test number
    217450207219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively worn from inside 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass165,867 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,867 miles
    Test number
    138647971169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,866 miles (+3,637)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,866 miles
    Test number
    622558520061
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear underbody trays slight damage /loose not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshields slight damage /loose not likely to fall off
  5. Pass162,229 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,229 miles
    Test number
    311044298240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *ALL* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail162,203 miles (+16,141)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,203 miles
    Test number
    238825829090
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger side (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *ALL* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,062 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,062 miles
    Test number
    576272591624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail146,062 miles (+4,807)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,062 miles
    Test number
    541945444378
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass141,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    987703825340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,253 miles (+3,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,253 miles
    Test number
    301770806244
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass137,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    561586344411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,665 miles (+4,480)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    104725238475
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass133,185 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,185 miles
    Test number
    133702679815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,922 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    620667442810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,919 miles (+31,019)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    365593614235
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass91,900 miles (+32,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    411663498387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,113 miles (+30,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    647143200975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass28,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,271 miles
    Test number
    182904875242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 XEC

Does V7 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 XEC is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 XEC?
The MOT on V7 XEC is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 XEC done?
V7 XEC was recorded at 167,863 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 12,895 miles a year.
Has V7 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 XEC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 XEC 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 XEC find?
V7 XEC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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