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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,597 cc

VDY 1MOT history

VDY 1 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

VDY 1 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
44,221 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDY 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDY 1 was last recorded at 44,221 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,608 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
2,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,221 miles
  • 2023 – 43,608 miles
  • 2022 – 41,126 miles
  • 2021 – 38,910 miles
  • 2020 – 34,730 miles
  • 2019 – 27,729 miles
  • 2018 – 23,975 miles
  • 2017 – 21,223 miles
  • 2016 – 20,628 miles
  • 2015 – 19,470 miles
  • 2014 – 17,786 miles
  • 2013 – 16,759 miles
  • 2012 – 14,877 miles
  • 2011 – 12,571 miles
  • 2010 – 10,013 miles
  • 2009 – 8,832 miles
  • 2008 – 8,191 miles
  • 2007 – 6,965 miles
  • 2006 – 6,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,221 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,221 miles (+613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    941682020732
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass43,608 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    366174327843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass41,126 miles (+2,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    184359697893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Not working
  4. Pass38,910 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    948623763927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,730 miles (+7,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    870928249935
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight transmission fluid leak
  6. Pass27,729 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    946048332638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,975 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    701613354264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,223 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,223 miles
    Test number
    409461793065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,628 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,628 miles
    Test number
    396646701215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass19,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,470 miles
    Test number
    382872510794
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail19,470 miles (+1,684)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,470 miles
    Test number
    231085050714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass17,786 miles (+1,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    196916584283
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly perished and cracking.
  13. Pass16,759 miles (+1,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,759 miles
    Test number
    456653853249
    • NoteUnder trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.
  14. Fail14,877 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,877 miles
    Test number
    165167132220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass14,877 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,877 miles
    Test number
    528107132218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,571 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,571 miles
    Test number
    987097651239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,013 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,013 miles
    Test number
    911097950232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass8,832 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,832 miles
    Test number
    931425249256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,191 miles (+1,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,191 miles
    Test number
    134011948214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass6,965 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,965 miles
    Test number
    174586237285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,009 miles
    Test number
    382442346260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDY 1

What vehicle is registration VDY 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDY 1 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Sept 2000. 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 VDY 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VDY 1 expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VDY 1?
The MOT on VDY 1 expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VDY 1 done?
VDY 1 was recorded at 44,221 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
Has VDY 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDY 1 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on VDY 1 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 VDY 1 find?
VDY 1 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs starting to corrode; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs starting to corrode; brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low.

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