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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

Y243 SEOMOT history

Y243 SEO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

Y243 SEO blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
124,120 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 SEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 SEO was last recorded at 124,120 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 1,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,130 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,990 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,120 miles
  • 2020 – 122,130 miles
  • 2019 – 120,253 miles
  • 2018 – 117,548 miles
  • 2017 – 112,766 miles
  • 2016 – 108,750 miles
  • 2015 – 104,700 miles
  • 2014 – 97,528 miles
  • 2013 – 90,579 miles
  • 2012 – 83,276 miles
  • 2011 – 75,420 miles
  • 2010 – 67,733 miles
  • 2009 – 60,232 miles
  • 2008 – 57,671 miles
  • 2007 – 55,419 miles
  • 2006 – 51,200 miles
  • 2005 – 43,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raer (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nsr (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,120 miles (+1,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    279633724894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nsr (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,130 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,130 miles
    Test number
    237194827768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and nsr (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,253 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    558991066803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass117,548 miles (+4,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    446897261948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,766 miles (+4,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,766 miles
    Test number
    662928151271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nsf (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass108,750 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    637701609980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass104,700 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    337953904119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,528 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,528 miles
    Test number
    698827194282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,579 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    239517813371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,276 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    539261322335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,420 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,420 miles
    Test number
    946862021305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,733 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    930733310395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,232 miles (+2,561)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    440740209415
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise rera brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass57,671 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    442153418381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,419 miles (+4,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    372365937337
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre

  16. Pass51,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    622698746334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,200 miles (+7,399)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    484575846399
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass43,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    580335025377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 SEO

Does Y243 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 SEO expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 SEO?
The MOT on Y243 SEO expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 SEO done?
Y243 SEO was recorded at 124,120 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has Y243 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 SEO has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2006.
Has the mileage on Y243 SEO 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 Y243 SEO find?
Y243 SEO passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raer; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nsr; suspension pipe damaged but not to excess, and 1 more.

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