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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y252 GDHMOT history

Y252 GDH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

Y252 GDH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
92,858 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 GDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 GDH was last recorded at 92,858 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,666 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 92,858 miles
  • 2020 – 92,666 miles
  • 2019 – 91,086 miles
  • 2018 – 90,114 miles
  • 2017 – 88,974 miles
  • 2016 – 87,936 miles
  • 2015 – 86,826 miles
  • 2014 – 85,874 miles
  • 2013 – 84,939 miles
  • 2012 – 83,881 miles
  • 2011 – 81,993 miles
  • 2010 – 79,235 miles
  • 2009 – 76,625 miles
  • 2008 – 73,911 miles
  • 2007 – 70,199 miles
  • 2006 – 60,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,858 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear boot well small hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,858 miles (+192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    586794030286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass92,666 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    176744665024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,086 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    682107512077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot well small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

  4. Fail91,082 miles (+968)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    405222167276
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot well small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

  5. Pass90,114 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,114 miles
    Test number
    224610778519
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these areas

  6. Pass88,974 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    380425433451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    388304727729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,936 miles (+1,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    431353572216
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass86,826 miles (+952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    868905005102
    • NoteO/s/main beam patern incorroect

  10. Pass85,874 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    255324704121
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail85,861 miles (+922)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    698158894062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass84,939 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    699558193029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,881 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,881 miles
    Test number
    245227602400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,993 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,993 miles
    Test number
    189524601134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail81,993 miles (+2,758)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,993 miles
    Test number
    386953701183
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass79,235 miles (+36)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    781106400115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail79,199 miles (+2,574)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    354832800139
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass76,625 miles (+2,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,625 miles
    Test number
    301899499040
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass73,911 miles (+3,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    361384398050
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass70,199 miles (+9,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    202212207129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    930838736054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 GDH

Does Y252 GDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 GDH expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 GDH?
The MOT on Y252 GDH expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 GDH done?
Y252 GDH was recorded at 92,858 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has Y252 GDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 GDH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y252 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 Y252 GDH find?
Y252 GDH passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s, and 2 more.

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