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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.

Y18 EFE grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass108,087 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass60,202 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    938676107272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,952 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    978134841225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,020 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    916588933998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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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