
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc
Y1 SMEMOT history
Y1 SME is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 78,321 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y1 SME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y1 SME was last recorded at 78,321 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 78,231 miles · 3 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 3,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 78,321 miles
- 2021 – 76,059 miles
- 2020 – 69,838 miles
- 2018 – 61,767 miles
- 2016 – 48,738 miles
- 2015 – 47,868 miles
- 2014 – 46,876 miles
- 2013 – 44,896 miles
- 2011 – 36,520 miles
- 2010 – 33,316 miles
- 2009 – 29,340 miles
- 2008 – 26,142 miles
- 2007 – 22,557 miles
- 2006 – 18,766 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable not attached to handle
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,321 miles (+90)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,321 miles
- Test number
- 501171669969
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,231 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 125690948389
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,229 miles (+2,170)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,229 miles
- Test number
- 726752377097
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
Pass76,059 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,059 miles
- Test number
- 778414070396
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable not attached to handle (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail76,058 miles (+6,220)3 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,058 miles
- Test number
- 486354294764
- DangerousCoolant leak
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested excessive coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable not attached to handle (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass69,838 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 364844338890
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable not attached to handle (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic covering seals
Fail69,838 miles (+8,071)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 341759170931
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable not attached to handle (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic covering seals
Pass61,767 miles (+17)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,767 miles
- Test number
- 436486763241
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension link arm inner and outer bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar centre bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in slight poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake discs in slight poor condition
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly feathered
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail61,750 miles (+63)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,750 miles
- Test number
- 463717083724
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators flashing fast but not more than 120 times a minute
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail61,687 miles (+12,949)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,687 miles
- Test number
- 273818449587
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSide repeater not working mirror damaged (1.4.A.2c)
Pass48,738 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,738 miles
- Test number
- 239201904781
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion at rear o/s floor pan & rear sub fram (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail48,738 miles (+870)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,738 miles
- Test number
- 226601512388
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion at rear o/s floor pan & rear sub fram (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,868 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 47,868 miles
- Test number
- 874886842690
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp lens broken
Fail47,868 miles (+992)10 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,868 miles
- Test number
- 502820735284
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (1.9.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside & nearside (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp lens broken
Pass46,876 miles (+74)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,876 miles
- Test number
- 206952994198
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail46,802 miles (+1,906)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,802 miles
- Test number
- 419554864170
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,896 miles (+8,376)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,896 miles
- Test number
- 255117673418
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,520 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,520 miles
- Test number
- 285902971485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,316 miles (+3,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,316 miles
- Test number
- 473361040127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass29,340 miles (+3,198)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,340 miles
- Test number
- 884493349114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,142 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,142 miles
- Test number
- 472404048171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass22,557 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,557 miles
- Test number
- 142238657116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,766 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2007
- Odometer
- 18,766 miles
- Test number
- 183092636165
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about Y1 SME
- Does Y1 SME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y1 SME expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y1 SME?
- The MOT on Y1 SME expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y1 SME done?
- Y1 SME was recorded at 78,321 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
- Has Y1 SME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y1 SME has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y1 SME 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 Y1 SME find?
- Y1 SME passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 9 advisories: fuel pipe corroded.; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.
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