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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

Y23 LAYMOT history

Y23 LAY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y23 LAY grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,902 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LAY was last recorded at 143,902 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,283 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,619 miles
Average per year
9,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,902 miles
  • 2024 – 136,283 miles
  • 2023 – 129,498 miles
  • 2022 – 123,727 miles
  • 2021 – 117,268 miles
  • 2020 – 115,564 miles
  • 2019 – 99,430 miles
  • 2018 – 82,177 miles
  • 2017 – 68,480 miles
  • 2016 – 54,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,902 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    812595338534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,283 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,283 miles
    Test number
    567725744902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,282 miles (+6,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,282 miles
    Test number
    201360016667
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,498 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,498 miles
    Test number
    311117212050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,495 miles (+5,768)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,495 miles
    Test number
    145020357117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,727 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    151166202855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail123,726 miles (+6,458)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,726 miles
    Test number
    286316169086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,268 miles (+1,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    211401051887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty/very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,564 miles (+16,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    473019429234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,430 miles (+17,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    190681184932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,177 miles (+13,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    338540587979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    845254283386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,475 miles (+14,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    970928562259
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    186030123938
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 LAY

Does Y23 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LAY is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LAY?
The MOT on Y23 LAY is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LAY done?
Y23 LAY was recorded at 143,902 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,454 miles a year.
Has Y23 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LAY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 LAY 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 Y23 LAY find?
Y23 LAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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