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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y251 GDHMOT history

Y251 GDH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

Y251 GDH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
54,268 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 GDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 GDH was last recorded at 54,268 miles on 7 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,265 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,268 miles
  • 2025 – 54,265 miles
  • 2024 – 54,211 miles
  • 2023 – 53,862 miles
  • 2021 – 52,386 miles
  • 2020 – 51,227 miles
  • 2019 – 50,935 miles
  • 2018 – 50,631 miles
  • 2017 – 50,019 miles
  • 2016 – 49,564 miles
  • 2015 – 49,278 miles
  • 2014 – 48,925 miles
  • 2013 – 48,315 miles
  • 2012 – 46,918 miles
  • 2011 – 43,276 miles
  • 2010 – 36,931 miles
  • 2009 – 32,002 miles
  • 2008 – 27,388 miles
  • 2007 – 23,380 miles
  • 2006 – 19,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,268 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,268 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    936204350860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail54,265 miles (+54)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    167475934941
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    377762094207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,211 miles (+349)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    992927647553
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,862 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,862 miles
    Test number
    471941272861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,855 miles (+1,469)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    738664431691
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass52,386 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    339372915671
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail52,290 miles (+1,063)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    197417617319
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass51,227 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    751331400781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,935 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    518742964752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,631 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    390799188417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,019 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    261404004540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,564 miles (+286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    435640530376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass49,278 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    120267454333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail48,925 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    298751704340
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass48,925 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    735241904395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,315 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    125847893258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    425570802430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,918 miles (+3,642)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    485770902455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass43,276 miles (+6,345)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,276 miles
    Test number
    339088431151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  21. Pass36,931 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    283882910436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass32,002 miles (+4,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    150720429149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSrs lt on

  23. Pass27,388 miles (+4,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    993890128104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass23,380 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,380 miles
    Test number
    570999747126
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass19,969 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,969 miles
    Test number
    470659026256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,922 miles (+824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    274960916293
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass19,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,098 miles
    Test number
    554950036146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y251 GDH

Does Y251 GDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 GDH is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 GDH?
The MOT on Y251 GDH is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 GDH done?
Y251 GDH was recorded at 54,268 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has Y251 GDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 GDH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y251 GDH 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 Y251 GDH find?
Y251 GDH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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