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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

W18 DUDMOT history

W18 DUD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

W18 DUD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,273 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 DUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 DUD was last recorded at 155,273 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,701 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
572 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,273 miles
  • 2025 – 154,701 miles
  • 2024 – 153,183 miles
  • 2023 – 151,017 miles
  • 2022 – 147,652 miles
  • 2021 – 141,847 miles
  • 2020 – 139,329 miles
  • 2019 – 135,400 miles
  • 2018 – 131,625 miles
  • 2017 – 124,663 miles
  • 2016 – 118,438 miles
  • 2015 – 111,356 miles
  • 2014 – 104,073 miles
  • 2013 – 98,999 miles
  • 2012 – 87,420 miles
  • 2011 – 80,155 miles
  • 2010 – 73,205 miles
  • 2009 – 66,584 miles
  • 2008 – 51,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,273 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,273 miles (+572)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,273 miles
    Test number
    880358481713
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    712180592579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,701 miles (+1,518)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    546409384210
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,183 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,183 miles
    Test number
    468963860721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,017 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    128058121455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,652 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,652 miles
    Test number
    186119502421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,847 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,847 miles
    Test number
    762520070092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,329 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    139,329 miles
    Test number
    916048146001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,400 miles (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,400 miles
    Test number
    774978810818
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,625 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    894914862971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,620 miles (+6,957)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    696566121303
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount and centre (7.1.1)

  12. Pass124,663 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,663 miles
    Test number
    279435515676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,438 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,438 miles
    Test number
    133133148999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,356 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,356 miles
    Test number
    775225215196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,073 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,073 miles
    Test number
    607254194097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,999 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    665842893030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  17. Pass98,999 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    958782093043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,420 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    435454492051
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,155 miles (+6,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    975414481036
    • NoteCut in n/s/r outer tyrewall

  20. Pass73,205 miles (+6,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    560195980038
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look low

  21. Pass66,584 miles (+14,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    373583499001
    • NoteFront inner pads low

  22. Pass51,868 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    412875598089
    • NoteNearside parking brake not as efficient as the offside
    • NoteOffside rear outer brake pad worn

Questions about W18 DUD

Does W18 DUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DUD is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 DUD?
The MOT on W18 DUD is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 DUD done?
W18 DUD was recorded at 155,273 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has W18 DUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 DUD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 DUD 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 W18 DUD find?
W18 DUD passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides.; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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