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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

X1 TAUMOT history

X1 TAU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

X1 TAU blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,899 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 TAU was last recorded at 67,899 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,535 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,364 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,899 miles
  • 2025 – 66,535 miles
  • 2024 – 62,692 miles
  • 2023 – 58,968 miles
  • 2022 – 54,522 miles
  • 2021 – 47,148 miles
  • 2020 – 44,651 miles
  • 2019 – 37,893 miles
  • 2018 – 31,948 miles
  • 2017 – 28,680 miles
  • 2016 – 27,184 miles
  • 2015 – 25,925 miles
  • 2014 – 24,744 miles
  • 2013 – 24,300 miles
  • 2012 – 23,963 miles
  • 2011 – 23,274 miles
  • 2010 – 22,161 miles
  • 2009 – 16,844 miles
  • 2008 – 13,134 miles
  • 2007 – 11,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,899 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,899 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,899 miles
    Test number
    294379088277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,535 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    664470178870
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail66,520 miles (+3,828)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    509884747275
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass62,692 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    544986607764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,968 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    564414091839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,943 miles (+4,421)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    488413274133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,522 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    751274439622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,164 miles (+7,016)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    241803216388
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass47,148 miles (+2,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    496278087957
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets welded on exhaust system rear. exhaust system is secured

  10. Pass44,651 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    516240692199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,893 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    447073585643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,948 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    294280414578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,680 miles (+1,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    422253434524
    • AdvisoryExhaust insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chassis leg brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass27,184 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    756481862825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,925 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,925 miles
    Test number
    496632985093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,744 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    836136854079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,300 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,300 miles
    Test number
    779077553071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,963 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    335912652015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,274 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    968506741015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,161 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    971754650068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,844 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    241645259004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,134 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    644094568000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass11,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,453 miles
    Test number
    453885967070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 TAU

Does X1 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 TAU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 TAU?
The MOT on X1 TAU is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 TAU done?
X1 TAU was recorded at 67,899 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has X1 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 TAU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 TAU 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 X1 TAU find?
X1 TAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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