Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
Y23 PALMOT history
Y23 PAL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,551 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 PAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 PAL was last recorded at 91,551 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,918 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,633 miles
- Average per year
- 3,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,551 miles
- 2025 – 89,918 miles
- 2023 – 89,012 miles
- 2022 – 87,221 miles
- 2021 – 85,442 miles
- 2020 – 84,672 miles
- 2019 – 82,513 miles
- 2018 – 81,294 miles
- 2017 – 79,616 miles
- 2016 – 75,932 miles
- 2015 – 72,638 miles
- 2014 – 68,627 miles
- 2013 – 65,447 miles
- 2012 – 62,626 miles
- 2011 – 59,276 miles
- 2010 – 55,859 miles
- 2009 – 49,782 miles
- 2008 – 42,937 miles
- 2007 – 32,458 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,551 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,551 miles
- Test number
- 379651129461
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail91,551 miles (+1,633)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,551 miles
- Test number
- 972600476696
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,918 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,918 miles
- Test number
- 828035524281
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail89,917 miles (+905)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,917 miles
- Test number
- 243115955522
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of two ball joints has a split dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,012 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 89,012 miles
- Test number
- 419993336427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail89,010 miles (+1,789)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,010 miles
- Test number
- 855972375731
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,221 miles (+1,779)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,221 miles
- Test number
- 148774659548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,442 miles (+770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 85,442 miles
- Test number
- 591198861703
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,672 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 84,672 miles
- Test number
- 951255496859
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,513 miles
- Test number
- 638750145959
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,513 miles (+1,219)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,513 miles
- Test number
- 765867100884
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,294 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,294 miles
- Test number
- 828158466598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass79,616 miles (+3,684)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,616 miles
- Test number
- 955366210177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,932 miles (+3,294)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 75,932 miles
- Test number
- 463035259348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,638 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,638 miles
- Test number
- 925673765031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,627 miles (+3,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,627 miles
- Test number
- 927432874019
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,447 miles (+2,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,447 miles
- Test number
- 676910353062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,626 miles (+3,350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,626 miles
- Test number
- 725964572087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,276 miles (+3,417)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,276 miles
- Test number
- 796549901138
- NoteDiesel smell present in engine bay, n/s covered in light misting of oil, no leak found.advise further investigation and rectification if necessary.
- NoteNo anti slip on park brake pedal
Pass55,859 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,859 miles
- Test number
- 172303130194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,846 miles (+6,064)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,846 miles
- Test number
- 271240530174
- FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass49,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,782 miles
- Test number
- 822555209183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail496,781 miles (+453,844)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 496,781 miles
- Test number
- 200315709111
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass42,937 miles (+10,479)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,937 miles
- Test number
- 214443528197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,458 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,458 miles
- Test number
- 523998927105
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail32,458 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,458 miles
- Test number
- 170268427180
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about Y23 PAL
- Does Y23 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 PAL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 PAL?
- The MOT on Y23 PAL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 PAL done?
- Y23 PAL was recorded at 91,551 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
- Has Y23 PAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 PAL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y23 PAL 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 PAL find?
- Y23 PAL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and lipped; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and scored.
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