Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc
X78 HDKMOT history
X78 HDK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 126,368 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 HDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 HDK was last recorded at 126,368 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2018: 11,933 miles, lower than 118,967 miles on 27 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,005 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,363 miles
- Average per year
- 4,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,368 miles
- 2025 – 125,005 miles
- 2023 – 124,564 miles
- 2022 – 124,368 miles
- 2020 – 121,172 miles
- 2019 – 120,046 miles
- 2018 – 11,933 miles
- 2017 – 118,967 miles
- 2016 – 117,514 miles
- 2015 – 116,664 miles
- 2012 – 101,017 miles
- 2010 – 88,831 miles
- 2008 – 71,476 miles
- 2007 – 61,933 miles
- 2006 – 54,542 miles
- 2005 – 43,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,368 miles
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,368 miles (+1,363)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 126,368 miles
- Test number
- 511158991004
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,005 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 125,005 miles
- Test number
- 804162687130
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside front jacking points, skirting board fitted.
Fail125,005 miles (+441)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,005 miles
- Test number
- 379594793453
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside front jacking points, skirting board fitted.
Pass124,564 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 124,564 miles
- Test number
- 561270533385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,368 miles (+3,196)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,368 miles
- Test number
- 993916886775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,172 miles (+1,126)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,172 miles
- Test number
- 859874694639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,046 miles (+108,113)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,046 miles
- Test number
- 560842568927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,933 miles (-107,034)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 11,933 miles
- Test number
- 605383753679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,967 miles (+1,453)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,967 miles
- Test number
- 675009661497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,514 miles (+850)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 117,514 miles
- Test number
- 876371108610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 116,664 miles
- Test number
- 468160422407
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 918806314046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,017 miles (+4,927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 101,017 miles
- Test number
- 226786862331
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,090 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 836097012039
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- NoteNear/side/front tyre is on 3mm tread
- NoteOff/side/rear inner sidelight not working
- NoteSlight movement in rear subframe bushes
Fail96,090 miles (+7,259)1 failure7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 808317912003
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- NoteNear/side/front tyre is on 3mm tread
- NoteOff/side/rear inner sidelight not working
- NoteSlight movement in rear subframe bushes
Pass88,831 miles (+7,021)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,831 miles
- Test number
- 310354050342
- NoteRear brake imbalance 28%
- NoteSlight pitting to rear metal brake pipes
Pass81,810 miles (+10,334)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 81,810 miles
- Test number
- 391729200081
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,476 miles (+9,543)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 71,476 miles
- Test number
- 924810238333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,933 miles (+7,391)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 61,933 miles
- Test number
- 761555947351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,542 miles (+10,641)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 54,542 miles
- Test number
- 733248846326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,901 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 43,901 miles
- Test number
- 400699645306
- NoteO/s/r inner side lamp inoperative
Questions about X78 HDK
- Does X78 HDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 HDK is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X78 HDK?
- The MOT on X78 HDK is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X78 HDK done?
- X78 HDK was recorded at 126,368 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
- Has X78 HDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 HDK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X78 HDK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X78 HDK find?
- X78 HDK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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