
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass165,867 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 165,867 miles
- Test number
- 138647971169
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass141,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 141,255 miles
- Test number
- 987703825340
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass137,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,665 miles
- Test number
- 561586344411
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass133,185 miles (+10,263)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 133,185 miles
- Test number
- 133702679815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,922 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 122,922 miles
- Test number
- 620667442810
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass91,900 miles (+32,787)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,900 miles
- Test number
- 411663498387
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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