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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y209 LHEMOT history

Y209 LHE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

Y209 LHE blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
153,973 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 LHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 LHE was last recorded at 153,973 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 2,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,995 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,978 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,973 miles
  • 2023 – 150,995 miles
  • 2022 – 148,172 miles
  • 2021 – 145,349 miles
  • 2020 – 142,804 miles
  • 2019 – 136,699 miles
  • 2018 – 130,781 miles
  • 2017 – 125,804 miles
  • 2015 – 108,582 miles
  • 2014 – 97,080 miles
  • 2013 – 77,880 miles
  • 2012 – 71,036 miles
  • 2011 – 65,447 miles
  • 2010 – 61,913 miles
  • 2009 – 55,751 miles
  • 2008 – 47,122 miles
  • 2007 – 40,221 miles
  • 2006 – 33,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,973 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off tapped (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,973 miles (+2,978)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,973 miles
    Test number
    763695784843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off tapped (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass150,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    904346261595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail150,995 miles (+2,823)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    685464528240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,172 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,172 miles
    Test number
    972799932151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,349 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,349 miles
    Test number
    917765352447
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail145,340 miles (+2,536)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,340 miles
    Test number
    413846017002
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass142,804 miles (+6,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    500017424269
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,699 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    559869734846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,781 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,781 miles
    Test number
    935439428009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,804 miles (+17,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,804 miles
    Test number
    681871991864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    428137895045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail108,574 miles (+11,494)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,574 miles
    Test number
    109467895492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass97,080 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    255104694095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp not working

  14. Fail97,076 miles (+19,196)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    499353594038
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp not working

  15. Pass77,880 miles (+197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    208780743452
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

  16. Fail77,683 miles (+6,647)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    817264933191
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

  17. Pass71,036 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    258628602243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,447 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,447 miles
    Test number
    497266831242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,913 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    261764360223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    351386469207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,751 miles (+8,629)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    813766469233
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass47,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    442467928109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail47,122 miles (+6,901)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    691327028163
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass40,221 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,221 miles
    Test number
    274192927140
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass33,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,869 miles
    Test number
    231849426179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 LHE

Does Y209 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 LHE expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 LHE?
The MOT on Y209 LHE expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 LHE done?
Y209 LHE was recorded at 153,973 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has Y209 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 LHE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y209 LHE 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 Y209 LHE find?
Y209 LHE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off tapped; front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides, and 5 more.

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