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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

X78 DSLMOT history

X78 DSL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

X78 DSL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,995 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 DSL was last recorded at 181,995 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,088 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,907 miles
Average per year
10,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,995 miles
  • 2025 – 176,088 miles
  • 2024 – 172,064 miles
  • 2023 – 162,600 miles
  • 2022 – 139,992 miles
  • 2021 – 139,133 miles
  • 2020 – 118,406 miles
  • 2019 – 105,399 miles
  • 2018 – 102,425 miles
  • 2017 – 102,376 miles
  • 2016 – 92,691 miles
  • 2015 – 90,621 miles
  • 2014 – 72,099 miles
  • 2013 – 56,707 miles
  • 2012 – 43,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,995 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,995 miles (+5,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,995 miles
    Test number
    824385060626
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass176,088 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,088 miles
    Test number
    200462735164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding/greased

  3. Pass172,064 miles (+9,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,064 miles
    Test number
    938989022147
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

  4. Pass162,600 miles (+515)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,600 miles
    Test number
    382007289636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail162,085 miles (+22,093)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,085 miles
    Test number
    113105287729
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass139,992 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,992 miles
    Test number
    876948149105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,979 miles (+846)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,979 miles
    Test number
    307298129061
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,133 miles (+20,727)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,133 miles
    Test number
    498675276831
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass118,406 miles (+13,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    939418372752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,399 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    841344628051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,425 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    879658197611
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEm ission clean

  12. Pass102,376 miles (+9,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    552962519941
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmission clean

  13. Pass92,691 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    752701094179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,621 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    199251175161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn

  15. Fail90,621 miles (+18,522)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    589391875164
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are worn

  16. Fail72,099 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    287221284493
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass72,099 miles (+15,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    966081684109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    967582193190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,703 miles (+12,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    745292593185
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    209138792186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,984 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    205838692142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about X78 DSL

Does X78 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 DSL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 DSL?
The MOT on X78 DSL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 DSL done?
X78 DSL was recorded at 181,995 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 10,138 miles a year.
Has X78 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 DSL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X78 DSL 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 X78 DSL find?
X78 DSL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe corroded.

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