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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

VSU 196MOT history

VSU 196 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

VSU 196 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,060 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSU 196
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSU 196 was last recorded at 40,060 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,986 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,074 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,060 miles
  • 2025 – 34,986 miles
  • 2024 – 27,568 miles
  • 2023 – 21,380 miles
  • 2022 – 20,480 miles
  • 2021 – 19,322 miles
  • 2020 – 17,867 miles
  • 2019 – 15,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,060 miles (+5,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    573575275897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass34,986 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    391991018461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,568 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    994165663593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,380 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    158119923319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,480 miles (+1,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    20,480 miles
    Test number
    438527315530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep Splits on inner sidewall, cords not visible *Dangerous* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass19,322 miles (+1,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    327467020696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass17,867 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    17,867 miles
    Test number
    965349305859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass15,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    15,887 miles
    Test number
    228552065272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSU 196

What vehicle is registration VSU 196 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSU 196 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Feb 2016. 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 VSU 196 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSU 196 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSU 196?
The MOT on VSU 196 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSU 196 done?
VSU 196 was recorded at 40,060 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has VSU 196 ever failed its MOT?
No. VSU 196 has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on VSU 196 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 VSU 196 find?
VSU 196 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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