Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc
Y268 ULHMOT history
Y268 ULH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 119,735 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y268 ULH
- 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
- 3 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y268 ULH was last recorded at 119,735 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,295 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,440 miles
- Average per year
- 3,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,735 miles
- 2024 – 118,295 miles
- 2023 – 115,645 miles
- 2022 – 112,359 miles
- 2021 – 110,056 miles
- 2020 – 107,937 miles
- 2019 – 104,184 miles
- 2018 – 100,762 miles
- 2017 – 98,763 miles
- 2016 – 94,385 miles
- 2015 – 92,236 miles
- 2014 – 88,504 miles
- 2013 – 85,766 miles
- 2012 – 83,148 miles
- 2011 – 79,793 miles
- 2010 – 73,191 miles
- 2009 – 64,984 miles
- 2008 – 56,387 miles
- 2007 – 49,509 miles
- 2006 – 42,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail119,735 miles
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers starting to corrode.
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail119,735 miles (+1,440)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,735 miles
- Test number
- 878260890486
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers starting to corrode.
Pass118,295 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,295 miles
- Test number
- 435629893986
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,645 miles (+3,286)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 115,645 miles
- Test number
- 620246252267
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,359 miles (+2,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 112,359 miles
- Test number
- 564270366690
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,056 miles (+2,119)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 110,056 miles
- Test number
- 460904681305
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished inside the tread pattern.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,937 miles (+3,753)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 107,937 miles
- Test number
- 788446976577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,184 miles (+3,422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,184 miles
- Test number
- 151599874410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,762 miles (+1,999)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,762 miles
- Test number
- 914517652914
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre down to 3mm perishing & worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,763 miles (+4,378)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 98,763 miles
- Test number
- 907535964956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,385 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,385 miles
- Test number
- 509977704617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,236 miles (+3,732)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,236 miles
- Test number
- 488960605189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,504 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,504 miles
- Test number
- 209651074048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,766 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 85,766 miles
- Test number
- 997348473013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 83,148 miles
- Test number
- 226976182041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,148 miles (+3,355)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,148 miles
- Test number
- 659276582095
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,793 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,793 miles
- Test number
- 678494281067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass73,191 miles (+8,207)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 73,191 miles
- Test number
- 712309980001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,984 miles (+8,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 64,984 miles
- Test number
- 951696289043
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass56,387 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,387 miles
- Test number
- 314682898007
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,387 miles (+6,878)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,387 miles
- Test number
- 951082598047
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,509 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,509 miles
- Test number
- 900200487048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,507 miles (+7,413)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,507 miles
- Test number
- 590479677055
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers door mirror glass discoloured
Pass42,094 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,094 miles
- Test number
- 460585656045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about Y268 ULH
- Does Y268 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y268 ULH expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y268 ULH?
- The MOT on Y268 ULH expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y268 ULH done?
- Y268 ULH was recorded at 119,735 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
- Has Y268 ULH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y268 ULH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y268 ULH 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 Y268 ULH find?
- Y268 ULH failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 2 more.
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