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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

X3 SDXMOT history

X3 SDX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

X3 SDX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
48,427 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SDX was last recorded at 48,427 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,142 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,285 miles
Average per year
1,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,427 miles
  • 2025 – 46,142 miles
  • 2024 – 44,389 miles
  • 2023 – 43,266 miles
  • 2021 – 42,033 miles
  • 2020 – 40,465 miles
  • 2019 – 35,537 miles
  • 2018 – 32,347 miles
  • 2017 – 30,068 miles
  • 2016 – 28,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,427 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets requirements
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2016

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,427 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    941104672899
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets requirements
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail48,427 miles (+2,285)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    500214475237
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets requirements
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass46,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    601707513376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail46,142 miles (+1,753)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    563260017824
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass44,389 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    210075066030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail44,389 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    389239728087
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass43,266 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    285449477073
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail43,266 miles (+1,233)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    133778613520
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass42,033 miles (+1,568)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    351177811323
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,465 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,465 miles
    Test number
    653246230119
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Pass35,537 miles (+3,190)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    739671356162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass32,347 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    449546198561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,068 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    701126137941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    955182999601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about X3 SDX

Does X3 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SDX is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SDX?
The MOT on X3 SDX is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SDX done?
X3 SDX was recorded at 48,427 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,960 miles a year.
Has X3 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SDX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 SDX 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 X3 SDX find?
X3 SDX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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