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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 3,266 cc

X79 PEVMOT history

X79 PEV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

X79 PEV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
190,785 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 PEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 PEV was last recorded at 190,785 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,441 miles · 4 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 190,785 miles
  • 2020 – 189,441 miles
  • 2019 – 186,983 miles
  • 2018 – 179,384 miles
  • 2017 – 170,570 miles
  • 2016 – 164,727 miles
  • 2015 – 159,496 miles
  • 2014 – 150,835 miles
  • 2013 – 141,462 miles
  • 2012 – 132,218 miles
  • 2011 – 125,467 miles
  • 2010 – 115,902 miles
  • 2009 – 103,141 miles
  • 2007 – 88,489 miles
  • 2006 – 75,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,785 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,785 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,785 miles
    Test number
    936843341612
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass189,441 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,441 miles
    Test number
    539620591370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,983 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    186,983 miles
    Test number
    569431126139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,384 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    179,384 miles
    Test number
    886845256862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,570 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,570 miles
    Test number
    742761036152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail170,527 miles (+5,800)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,527 miles
    Test number
    441235700918
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30cm load bearing point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30cm load bearing point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass164,727 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,727 miles
    Test number
    480379223369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,496 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    346204435122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside lower rear quarter panel corroded through but not in pescribed area.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on very inner edge.

  9. Fail159,496 miles (+8,661)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    259983035138
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside lower rear quarter panel corroded through but not in pescribed area.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on very inner edge.

  10. Pass150,835 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,835 miles
    Test number
    715365184022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,462 miles (+9,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    179107883428
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass132,218 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    389400782065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail132,218 miles (+6,751)3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    576520682001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass125,467 miles (+9,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    487677811135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass115,902 miles (+12,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,902 miles
    Test number
    562580120117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    830044939086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,141 miles (+14,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    774967729022
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,489 miles
    Test number
    881162417378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,489 miles (+12,671)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,489 miles
    Test number
    733090617314
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  20. Pass75,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    120923116328
    • 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)

Questions about X79 PEV

Does X79 PEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 PEV expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 PEV?
The MOT on X79 PEV expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 PEV done?
X79 PEV was recorded at 190,785 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has X79 PEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 PEV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2017.
Has the mileage on X79 PEV 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 X79 PEV find?
X79 PEV passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: corrosion to underside of vehicle; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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