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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

VCG 326MOT history

VCG 326 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

VCG 326 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,912 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCG 326
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCG 326 was last recorded at 98,912 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,437 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,475 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,912 miles
  • 2024 – 96,437 miles
  • 2023 – 94,037 miles
  • 2022 – 91,703 miles
  • 2021 – 88,592 miles
  • 2020 – 87,049 miles
  • 2019 – 84,956 miles
  • 2018 – 79,810 miles
  • 2017 – 75,888 miles
  • 2016 – 71,023 miles
  • 2015 – 66,857 miles
  • 2014 – 62,393 miles
  • 2013 – 58,575 miles
  • 2012 – 54,028 miles
  • 2011 – 47,358 miles
  • 2010 – 40,924 miles
  • 2009 – 34,084 miles
  • 2008 – 25,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,912 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,912 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    299967075901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,437 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    617664182126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,037 miles (+2,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    176703828071
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,703 miles (+3,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    296908565864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lower effort than nearside
  5. Pass88,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    853292221565
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Fail88,592 miles (+1,543)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    137232696735
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass87,049 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    827686645512
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass84,956 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    559404780600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    906299870233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail79,808 miles (+3,920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,808 miles
    Test number
    814117262273
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,888 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    806440204457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,023 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    832174098053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,857 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    148507772856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,393 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,393 miles
    Test number
    755891034378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,575 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    376698733307
    • 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)
  16. Pass54,028 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    878124132385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,358 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    846644231336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,924 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    202013930376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,084 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    442645739383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    821022838376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VCG 326

What vehicle is registration VCG 326 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCG 326 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VCG 326 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCG 326 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on VCG 326?
The MOT on VCG 326 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCG 326 done?
VCG 326 was recorded at 98,912 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has VCG 326 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCG 326 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on VCG 326 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 VCG 326 find?
VCG 326 passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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