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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

Y20 WADMOT history

Y20 WAD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y20 WAD blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
209,908 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 WAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 WAD was last recorded at 209,908 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,908 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,908 miles
  • 2024 – 204,497 miles
  • 2023 – 197,341 miles
  • 2022 – 189,633 miles
  • 2021 – 181,248 miles
  • 2020 – 177,481 miles
  • 2019 – 175,182 miles
  • 2018 – 164,614 miles
  • 2017 – 148,802 miles
  • 2016 – 134,725 miles
  • 2015 – 117,854 miles
  • 2014 – 96,878 miles
  • 2013 – 78,306 miles
  • 2012 – 60,258 miles
  • 2011 – 40,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    209,908 miles
    Test number
    507196287739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  2. Fail209,908 miles (+5,411)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,908 miles
    Test number
    199956647167
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  3. Pass204,497 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    204,497 miles
    Test number
    982889945811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  4. Fail204,495 miles (+7,154)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,495 miles
    Test number
    864910459424
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  5. Pass197,341 miles (+7,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,341 miles
    Test number
    799123236758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass189,633 miles (+8,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,633 miles
    Test number
    448791831911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,248 miles
    Test number
    925016292233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,248 miles (+3,767)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,248 miles
    Test number
    346254112927
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass177,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    177,481 miles
    Test number
    980999899523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail177,481 miles (+2,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,481 miles
    Test number
    168881140751
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak & brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  11. Pass175,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,182 miles
    Test number
    629270287551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,182 miles (+32)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,182 miles
    Test number
    676861603760
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Fail175,150 miles (+10,536)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,150 miles
    Test number
    770565802356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass164,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,614 miles
    Test number
    436747182943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail164,612 miles (+15,810)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,612 miles
    Test number
    960597278188
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass148,802 miles (+14,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,802 miles
    Test number
    293960774304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  17. Pass134,725 miles (+16,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,725 miles
    Test number
    969217287414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,854 miles (+20,976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,854 miles
    Test number
    165402405294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder.

  19. Pass96,878 miles (+18,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    998991184127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,306 miles (+18,048)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    465350813216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass60,258 miles (+112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    339199302432
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

  22. Fail60,146 miles (+19,520)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    966832702296
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

  23. Pass40,626 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    748106901268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    885488481011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 WAD

Does Y20 WAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 WAD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y20 WAD?
The MOT on Y20 WAD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 WAD done?
Y20 WAD was recorded at 209,908 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 11,676 miles a year.
Has Y20 WAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 WAD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 WAD 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 Y20 WAD find?
Y20 WAD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front wheel bearing has slight play both; rear wiper blade split.

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