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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

Y14 HOWMOT history

Y14 HOW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y14 HOW white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,167 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y14 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y14 HOW was last recorded at 64,167 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,242 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,925 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,167 miles
  • 2025 – 61,242 miles
  • 2024 – 58,348 miles
  • 2023 – 55,552 miles
  • 2022 – 51,685 miles
  • 2021 – 49,120 miles
  • 2020 – 46,684 miles
  • 2019 – 44,126 miles
  • 2018 – 41,617 miles
  • 2017 – 39,089 miles
  • 2016 – 36,525 miles
  • 2015 – 33,916 miles
  • 2014 – 31,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,167 miles (+2,925)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    311429673859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings corroded

  2. Pass61,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    610115403144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail61,242 miles (+2,894)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    607273102660
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass58,348 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    879741935766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings are corroded

  5. Pass55,552 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    957024134164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adversely worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met minimum effort system in need of adjustment or repair

  6. Pass51,685 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    643038920874
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just met minimum requirements in need of repair or adjustment

  7. Pass49,120 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    544211758021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,684 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    428088290313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,641 miles (+2,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    523656660551
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass44,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    450824439287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,126 miles (+2,509)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    499653277084
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass41,617 miles (+2,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,617 miles
    Test number
    642736943099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass39,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    949181596163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail39,089 miles (+2,564)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    217457836627
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass36,525 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    844323613415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail36,506 miles (+2,590)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    189586657744
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,916 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,916 miles
    Test number
    118363249805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    976336894210
    • NoteNo fas detected (emissions).

Questions about Y14 HOW

Does Y14 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y14 HOW is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y14 HOW?
The MOT on Y14 HOW is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y14 HOW done?
Y14 HOW was recorded at 64,167 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has Y14 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y14 HOW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y14 HOW 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 Y14 HOW find?
Y14 HOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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