Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc
Y261 PLFMOT history
Y261 PLF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,150 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 PLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y261 PLF was last recorded at 68,150 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,291 miles · 20 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 859 miles
- Average per year
- 2,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,150 miles
- 2025 – 67,291 miles
- 2024 – 66,447 miles
- 2023 – 64,909 miles
- 2022 – 63,290 miles
- 2021 – 60,741 miles
- 2020 – 57,651 miles
- 2019 – 56,296 miles
- 2018 – 54,469 miles
- 2017 – 52,294 miles
- 2016 – 50,157 miles
- 2015 – 49,406 miles
- 2014 – 47,382 miles
- 2013 – 45,297 miles
- 2012 – 43,516 miles
- 2011 – 42,012 miles
- 2010 – 40,799 miles
- 2009 – 38,782 miles
- 2008 – 36,215 miles
- 2007 – 32,276 miles
- 2006 – 27,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,150 miles
- AdvisoryMist of oil under the gear box
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.
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,150 miles (+859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,150 miles
- Test number
- 425532767579
- AdvisoryMist of oil under the gear box
Pass67,291 miles (+844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 67,291 miles
- Test number
- 901543192842
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,447 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 647996731783
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail66,447 miles (+1,538)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 355365464083
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,909 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,909 miles
- Test number
- 736018856860
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,290 miles (+2,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 63,290 miles
- Test number
- 863940098292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,741 miles (+3,090)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 60,741 miles
- Test number
- 246978735425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner and outer edge wearing smooth
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge wearing smooth
Pass57,651 miles (+1,355)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 57,651 miles
- Test number
- 371088751266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,296 miles (+1,827)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 56,296 miles
- Test number
- 360217832020
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall some damage
Pass54,469 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 54,469 miles
- Test number
- 824350772406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 52,294 miles
- Test number
- 446072785069
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail52,294 miles (+10)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,294 miles
- Test number
- 304895295757
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail52,284 miles (+34)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,284 miles
- Test number
- 741909259679
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has side wall damage
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail52,250 miles (+2,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,250 miles
- Test number
- 781542549935
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass50,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 50,157 miles
- Test number
- 261115255514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,157 miles (+751)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,157 miles
- Test number
- 751499157028
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass49,406 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,406 miles
- Test number
- 865966675172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,406 miles (+2,024)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,406 miles
- Test number
- 885016775106
- FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,382 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 47,382 miles
- Test number
- 106782574189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,297 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 45,297 miles
- Test number
- 895285873124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,516 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,516 miles
- Test number
- 246632052468
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,516 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 43,516 miles
- Test number
- 927522652189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,012 miles (+1,213)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 42,012 miles
- Test number
- 276296071437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,799 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,799 miles
- Test number
- 880409070176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,782 miles (+2,567)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,782 miles
- Test number
- 781330589196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,215 miles (+3,939)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,215 miles
- Test number
- 314600978109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,276 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 32,276 miles
- Test number
- 161690577134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 27,253 miles
- Test number
- 392101186115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,253 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,253 miles
- Test number
- 610859676114
- FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about Y261 PLF
- Does Y261 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 PLF is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 PLF?
- The MOT on Y261 PLF is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y261 PLF done?
- Y261 PLF was recorded at 68,150 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,039 miles a year.
- Has Y261 PLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 PLF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y261 PLF 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 Y261 PLF find?
- Y261 PLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: mist of oil under the gear box.
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