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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

V8 DUHMOT history

V8 DUH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

V8 DUH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,745 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DUH was last recorded at 169,745 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,743 miles · 8 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,745 miles
  • 2020 – 169,506 miles
  • 2018 – 169,463 miles
  • 2017 – 169,438 miles
  • 2013 – 167,953 miles
  • 2012 – 162,667 miles
  • 2011 – 159,715 miles
  • 2010 – 156,588 miles
  • 2009 – 154,242 miles
  • 2008 – 151,801 miles
  • 2007 – 143,523 miles
  • 2006 – 126,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,745 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Light scratching on outer edges of swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,745 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,745 miles
    Test number
    230555717577
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail169,743 miles (+237)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,743 miles
    Test number
    488425209323
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount see chalk mark (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount see chalk mark (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    169,506 miles
    Test number
    709228800051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,506 miles (+43)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,506 miles
    Test number
    657900620009
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheels rub top arm (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one on every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWhole car undersealed

  5. Pass169,463 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    169,463 miles
    Test number
    862096271724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,438 miles
    Test number
    656310207950
    • AdvisoryLight scratching on outer edges of swept area

  7. Fail169,438 miles (+1,485)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,438 miles
    Test number
    603433873313
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLight scratching on outer edges of swept area

  8. Pass167,953 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    167,953 miles
    Test number
    915262043288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,667 miles (+2,952)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    162,667 miles
    Test number
    245789712227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise osf wing weak crodded slightly

  10. Pass159,715 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,715 miles
    Test number
    695165921211
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front wings corroded
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight cut on inner side wall
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted unable to access sill condition
    • NoteWind screen has light scratching
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage out side zone a

  11. Fail159,715 miles (+3,127)3 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,715 miles
    Test number
    727224121246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front wings corroded
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight cut on inner side wall
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted unable to access sill condition
    • NoteWind screen has light scratching
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage out side zone a

  12. Pass156,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    156,588 miles
    Test number
    712572010209
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  13. Fail156,588 miles (+2,346)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,588 miles
    Test number
    824341310224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Pass154,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    870858129354
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail154,242 miles (+2,441)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    494947029336
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass151,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    151,801 miles
    Test number
    914475008219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail151,801 miles (+8,278)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,801 miles
    Test number
    713938998142
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass143,523 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    143,523 miles
    Test number
    641831987102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,497 miles (+17,483)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,497 miles
    Test number
    881016477158
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass126,014 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    370918276159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail125,758 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,758 miles
    Test number
    481562976118
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise:scuffing on windscreen

Questions about V8 DUH

Does V8 DUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DUH is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DUH?
The MOT on V8 DUH is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DUH done?
V8 DUH was recorded at 169,745 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
Has V8 DUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DUH has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 DUH 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 V8 DUH find?
V8 DUH passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear.

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