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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,379 cc

V83 ELAMOT history

V83 ELA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

V83 ELA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
114,946 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 ELA was last recorded at 114,946 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,178 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
4,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,946 miles
  • 2021 – 114,178 miles
  • 2020 – 113,678 miles
  • 2018 – 111,445 miles
  • 2017 – 106,097 miles
  • 2016 – 102,316 miles
  • 2015 – 97,814 miles
  • 2014 – 91,845 miles
  • 2013 – 86,795 miles
  • 2012 – 81,889 miles
  • 2011 – 75,350 miles
  • 2010 – 68,261 miles
  • 2008 – 60,174 miles
  • 2007 – 52,423 miles
  • 2006 – 46,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,946 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    530903523558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,178 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    302003532378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,678 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    111342313052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,445 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    813514155461
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Pass109,818 miles (+3,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,818 miles
    Test number
    550132874896
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass106,097 miles (+3,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    426369103772
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass102,316 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    473908236336
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass97,814 miles (+5,969)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    167061365050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass91,845 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    645789164042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,786 miles (+4,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    525633264035
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass86,795 miles (+4,906)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    729340573048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNEarside mirror loose
    • NoteSRS light on

  12. Pass81,889 miles (+6,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    127957832167
    • NoteSrs light stays on o s front tyre very close to leggallimit

  13. Pass75,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    539355961093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,350 miles (+7,089)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    716405661057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,261 miles (+8,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    814459440021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,174 miles (+7,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    752638498202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,423 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    970666947248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    392228666486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V83 ELA

Does V83 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 ELA expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 ELA?
The MOT on V83 ELA expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 ELA done?
V83 ELA was recorded at 114,946 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 4,443 miles a year.
Has V83 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 ELA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on V83 ELA 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 V83 ELA find?
V83 ELA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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