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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V81 DPAMOT history

V81 DPA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V81 DPA green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,265 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 DPA was last recorded at 59,265 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,226 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
1,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,265 miles
  • 2025 – 59,226 miles
  • 2024 – 58,870 miles
  • 2023 – 57,624 miles
  • 2022 – 55,028 miles
  • 2021 – 52,758 miles
  • 2019 – 51,726 miles
  • 2018 – 49,745 miles
  • 2017 – 48,231 miles
  • 2016 – 45,412 miles
  • 2015 – 44,888 miles
  • 2014 – 43,644 miles
  • 2013 – 41,805 miles
  • 2012 – 39,600 miles
  • 2011 – 38,499 miles
  • 2010 – 35,419 miles
  • 2009 – 33,215 miles
  • 2008 – 29,392 miles
  • 2007 – 26,567 miles
  • 2006 – 21,686 miles
  • 2005 – 19,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,265 miles (+39)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    599840314577
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,226 miles (+356)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    891308609215
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass58,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    450207897794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail58,870 miles (+1,246)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    158301178565
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,624 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    614617061088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    583312691785
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,028 miles (+2,270)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    855645452460
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass52,758 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    266219948988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,726 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    831457876825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    784554246515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,745 miles (+1,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    158677293118
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass48,231 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    361157849233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,412 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    629247086114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,888 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,888 miles
    Test number
    555740174659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,644 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    207625054281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass41,805 miles (+2,205)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    127349253240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass39,600 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    495765562269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass38,499 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,499 miles
    Test number
    536976861209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    803325140275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,419 miles (+2,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    901763440211
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass33,215 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    572534659251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,392 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    250445038218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,567 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    592877747226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,686 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    734621756289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,304 miles
    Test number
    653813765237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 DPA

Does V81 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 DPA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 DPA?
The MOT on V81 DPA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 DPA done?
V81 DPA was recorded at 59,265 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,952 miles a year.
Has V81 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 DPA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V81 DPA 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 V81 DPA find?
V81 DPA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: fuel cap seal cracked; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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