
Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,148 cc
X38 VNWMOT history
X38 VNW is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 117,815 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,631 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X38 VNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X38 VNW was last recorded at 117,815 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 6,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 111,574 miles · 27 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,241 miles
- Average per year
- 4,631 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 117,815 miles
- 2021 – 111,574 miles
- 2020 – 110,296 miles
- 2019 – 104,674 miles
- 2018 – 92,537 miles
- 2017 – 80,759 miles
- 2016 – 77,680 miles
- 2015 – 75,140 miles
- 2014 – 71,462 miles
- 2013 – 67,969 miles
- 2012 – 63,756 miles
- 2010 – 54,386 miles
- 2009 – 51,202 miles
- 2008 – 48,092 miles
- 2007 – 44,354 miles
- 2006 – 40,221 miles
- 2005 – 34,764 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 117,815 miles
- Test number
- 882967226453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,813 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,813 miles
- Test number
- 324859555194
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fail117,813 miles (+6,239)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,813 miles
- Test number
- 680216757839
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass111,574 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,574 miles
- Test number
- 337306408172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,574 miles (+1,278)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,574 miles
- Test number
- 765027482281
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,296 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,296 miles
- Test number
- 481662276987
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail110,296 miles (+5,622)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,296 miles
- Test number
- 193529146776
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,674 miles (+12,137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,674 miles
- Test number
- 916122186943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,537 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 92,537 miles
- Test number
- 174734241063
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail92,536 miles (+11,777)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,536 miles
- Test number
- 408495174222
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,759 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,759 miles
- Test number
- 293110575669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,680 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,680 miles
- Test number
- 468301817213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,140 miles (+3,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 75,140 miles
- Test number
- 378190686660
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass71,462 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 71,462 miles
- Test number
- 345274194238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,445 miles (+3,476)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,445 miles
- Test number
- 767803294286
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,969 miles (+4,213)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 67,969 miles
- Test number
- 675313883228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,756 miles (+3,882)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 946822292244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,874 miles (+5,488)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,874 miles
- Test number
- 229777912101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,386 miles (+3,184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,386 miles
- Test number
- 280717970292
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,202 miles (+3,110)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 51,202 miles
- Test number
- 690758279238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,092 miles (+3,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 48,092 miles
- Test number
- 323184098262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass44,354 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 44,354 miles
- Test number
- 753976677201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,221 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 40,221 miles
- Test number
- 492577976217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 34,764 miles
- Test number
- 452716905454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X38 VNW
- Does X38 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X38 VNW expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X38 VNW?
- The MOT on X38 VNW expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X38 VNW done?
- X38 VNW was recorded at 117,815 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 4,631 miles a year.
- Has X38 VNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X38 VNW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X38 VNW 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 X38 VNW find?
- X38 VNW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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