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Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,996 cc

VMW 242MOT history

VMW 242 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

VMW 242 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
128,909 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMW 242
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMW 242 was last recorded at 128,909 miles on 16 May 2023, 973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,936 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
973 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,909 miles
  • 2022 – 127,936 miles
  • 2021 – 125,484 miles
  • 2019 – 121,387 miles
  • 2018 – 118,481 miles
  • 2017 – 114,942 miles
  • 2016 – 106,665 miles
  • 2015 – 102,163 miles
  • 2014 – 99,517 miles
  • 2013 – 98,129 miles
  • 2012 – 94,859 miles
  • 2011 – 91,713 miles
  • 2010 – 88,509 miles
  • 2009 – 86,092 miles
  • 2008 – 80,003 miles
  • 2007 – 74,650 miles
  • 2006 – 67,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,909 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    401367111576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,909 miles (+973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    206754113160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,936 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    220919145760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,484 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,484 miles
    Test number
    893763513810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,412 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    239993341003
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,387 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,387 miles
    Test number
    200318896928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,387 miles (+2,906)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,387 miles
    Test number
    115043821803
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,481 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    744649014164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,423 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    983580562121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    207366423612
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail114,942 miles (+8,277)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    319724178413
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe on back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass106,665 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,665 miles
    Test number
    287740790213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi deteriorating / perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi deteriorating / perrished

  13. Fail106,665 miles (+4,502)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,665 miles
    Test number
    232877689299
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi deteriorating / perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi deteriorating / perrished

  14. Pass102,163 miles (+23)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    656774676097
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSR thrust arm bushes displaced (deteriorated)
    • NoteRust evident in jacking pad area of OS rear of cill-covers require removal for inspection
    • NoteSide walls of all tures very poor (perished)
    • NoteSteering column lower gaiter detatched/split

  15. Fail102,140 miles (+2,623)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    769589315294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSR thrust arm bushes displaced (deteriorated)
    • NoteRust evident in jacking pad area of OS rear of cill-covers require removal for inspection
    • NoteSide walls of all tures very poor (perished)
    • NoteSteering column lower gaiter detatched/split

  16. Pass99,517 miles (+1,388)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    738490414213
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front fog light not working

  17. Pass98,129 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,129 miles
    Test number
    335518663143
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail98,110 miles (+3,251)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    127565053158
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass94,859 miles (+122)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    256850662422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteElectric mirrors do not operate.
    • NoteFront electric windows do not open.
    • NoteO/s/f road spring not seated in lower arm correctly.(past stop for lower coil).

  20. Fail94,737 miles (+3,024)1 dangerous7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    236882752159
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteElectric mirrors do not operate.
    • NoteFront electric windows do not open.
    • NoteO/s/f road spring not seated in lower arm correctly.(past stop for lower coil).

  21. Pass91,713 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    265544561497
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on floor offside rear
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside rear and offside rear on chassis mount for rear subframe
    • NoteSplit on edge of wiper rubber

  22. Fail91,713 miles (+3,204)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    249741961148
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on floor offside rear
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside rear and offside rear on chassis mount for rear subframe

  23. Pass88,509 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    313230620079
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion into n/s/f roadspring upper turret.
    • NoteN/s/f window not working.

  24. Fail88,508 miles (+2,416)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    344854010063
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion into n/s/f roadspring upper turret.
    • NoteN/s/f window not working.

  25. Pass86,092 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    363769849092
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass80,003 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    752240558000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    412637637041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,650 miles (+6,735)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    783017937005
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass67,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    430981146042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VMW 242

What vehicle is registration VMW 242 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMW 242 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Nov 1997. 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 VMW 242 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VMW 242 expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VMW 242?
The MOT on VMW 242 expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VMW 242 done?
VMW 242 was recorded at 128,909 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has VMW 242 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMW 242 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on VMW 242 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 VMW 242 find?
VMW 242 passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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