
Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
Y18 EFEMOT history
Y18 EFE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 108,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,087 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 EFE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 EFE was last recorded at 108,087 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,769 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,318 miles
- Average per year
- 6,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,087 miles
- 2025 – 102,769 miles
- 2022 – 89,354 miles
- 2021 – 77,991 miles
- 2020 – 71,132 miles
- 2019 – 60,202 miles
- 2018 – 52,952 miles
- 2017 – 40,020 miles
- 2016 – 35,667 miles
- 2015 – 32,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear hand brake efficiency low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,087 miles (+5,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,087 miles
- Test number
- 383793195385
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,769 miles (+13,415)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 102,769 miles
- Test number
- 972090047598
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,354 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,354 miles
- Test number
- 166544305497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake efficiency low
- AdvisoryComplete under covers fitted
Fail89,338 miles (+11,347)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,338 miles
- Test number
- 733124260745
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of both mains (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake efficiency low
- AdvisoryComplete under covers fitted
Pass77,991 miles (+6,859)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 77,991 miles
- Test number
- 400178832665
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,132 miles (+10,930)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 71,132 miles
- Test number
- 940889351584
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass60,202 miles (+7,250)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,202 miles
- Test number
- 938676107272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,952 miles (+12,932)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 52,952 miles
- Test number
- 978134841225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,020 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 40,020 miles
- Test number
- 916588933998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,667 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,667 miles
- Test number
- 980824570702
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres on 4mm
Pass32,729 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,729 miles
- Test number
- 846888505196
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about Y18 EFE
- Does Y18 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 EFE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 EFE?
- The MOT on Y18 EFE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 EFE done?
- Y18 EFE was recorded at 108,087 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
- Has Y18 EFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 EFE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y18 EFE 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 Y18 EFE find?
- Y18 EFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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