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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

VES 380MOT history

VES 380 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 130,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

VES 380 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,295 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VES 380
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VES 380 was last recorded at 130,295 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,117 miles · 7 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
1,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,295 miles
  • 2016 – 130,117 miles
  • 2012 – 126,470 miles
  • 2010 – 124,054 miles
  • 2009 – 121,994 miles
  • 2008 – 119,061 miles
  • 2007 – 111,984 miles
  • 2006 – 104,610 miles
  • 2005 – 96,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perished

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,295 miles (+178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,295 miles
    Test number
    921197317844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perished

  2. Pass130,117 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,117 miles
    Test number
    609415599688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,470 miles (+2,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    126,470 miles
    Test number
    848701342098
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehical waxed oiled under side

  4. Pass124,054 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,054 miles
    Test number
    850495920262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  5. Fail124,050 miles (+2,056)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    710953020203
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass121,994 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    652866829259
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosiont to brake pipes

  7. Fail121,994 miles (+2,933)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    463126429276
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosiont to brake pipes

  8. Pass119,061 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    119,061 miles
    Test number
    720685528212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,984 miles (+7,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    473245427211
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  10. Pass104,610 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    462013536253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    284384335200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VES 380

What vehicle is registration VES 380 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VES 380 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 VES 380 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VES 380 is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VES 380?
The MOT on VES 380 is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VES 380 done?
VES 380 was recorded at 130,295 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
Has VES 380 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VES 380 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on VES 380 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 VES 380 find?
VES 380 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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