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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

Y212 CHOMOT history

Y212 CHO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 222,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

Y212 CHO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
222,358 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 CHO was last recorded at 222,358 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 12,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,742 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,616 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,358 miles
  • 2024 – 209,742 miles
  • 2023 – 199,205 miles
  • 2022 – 189,982 miles
  • 2021 – 189,440 miles
  • 2020 – 188,658 miles
  • 2019 – 185,555 miles
  • 2018 – 180,910 miles
  • 2017 – 177,798 miles
  • 2016 – 170,928 miles
  • 2014 – 168,505 miles
  • 2013 – 165,898 miles
  • 2012 – 162,401 miles
  • 2011 – 159,013 miles
  • 2010 – 143,646 miles
  • 2009 – 128,220 miles
  • 2008 – 114,450 miles
  • 2007 – 101,552 miles
  • 2006 – 85,650 miles
  • 2005 – 71,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,358 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective X4 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,358 miles (+12,616)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    222,358 miles
    Test number
    222391916337
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective X4 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass209,742 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    209,742 miles
    Test number
    564895298707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail209,681 miles (+10,476)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,681 miles
    Test number
    201270430108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass199,205 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,205 miles
    Test number
    251511928330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail199,199 miles (+9,217)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,199 miles
    Test number
    643314695854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass189,982 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,982 miles
    Test number
    937121326602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail189,961 miles (+521)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,961 miles
    Test number
    943804492588
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass189,440 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,440 miles
    Test number
    203947342804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,658 miles
    Test number
    481422404157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,658 miles (+3,103)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,658 miles
    Test number
    891923573009
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass185,555 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,555 miles
    Test number
    105842329620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass180,910 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,910 miles
    Test number
    222686935568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension fluid pipe corroded

  13. Fail180,864 miles (+3,066)4 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,864 miles
    Test number
    185957832743
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension fluid pipe corroded

  14. Pass177,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    177,798 miles
    Test number
    151789203941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail177,798 miles (+6,870)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,798 miles
    Test number
    829602382679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass170,928 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,928 miles
    Test number
    597556365155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass168,505 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    168,505 miles
    Test number
    499501254472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail165,898 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    249962583259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass165,898 miles (+3,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    545882483245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail162,401 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,401 miles
    Test number
    247265472218
    • Repaired at testDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass162,401 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    162,401 miles
    Test number
    248185472289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass159,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    159,013 miles
    Test number
    378216671489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail159,013 miles (+15,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,013 miles
    Test number
    436006371222
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass143,646 miles (+15,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    143,646 miles
    Test number
    491615410227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass128,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    128,220 miles
    Test number
    113803239240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail128,220 miles (+13,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,220 miles
    Test number
    243283439268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass114,450 miles (+12,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    892794138216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads + discs getting warn

  28. Pass101,552 miles (+15,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    353122037482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass85,650 miles (+13,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    260663126253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass71,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    732694815243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail71,950 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    284604615231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both rear indicators starting to flash white
    • NoteAdvise offside rear suspension bush slight play

Questions about Y212 CHO

Does Y212 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 CHO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y212 CHO?
The MOT on Y212 CHO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 CHO done?
Y212 CHO was recorded at 222,358 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has Y212 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 CHO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y212 CHO 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 Y212 CHO find?
Y212 CHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective x4; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os.

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