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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y273 FVVMOT history

Y273 FVV is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

Y273 FVV green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2022
Mileage
97,318 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 FVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y273 FVV was last recorded at 97,318 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 3,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,418 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,900 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,318 miles
  • 2021 – 93,418 miles
  • 2020 – 89,294 miles
  • 2019 – 84,305 miles
  • 2018 – 79,210 miles
  • 2017 – 75,273 miles
  • 2016 – 70,691 miles
  • 2015 – 66,450 miles
  • 2014 – 62,222 miles
  • 2013 – 58,471 miles
  • 2012 – 56,318 miles
  • 2011 – 52,629 miles
  • 2010 – 48,066 miles
  • 2009 – 42,487 miles
  • 2008 – 39,140 miles
  • 2007 – 33,827 miles
  • 2006 – 29,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,318 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering belt cracked
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,318 miles (+3,900)6 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    144425415565
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass93,418 miles (+4,124)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    962518773491
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass89,294 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    771391156235
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,292 miles (+4,987)3 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,292 miles
    Test number
    641788608864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body has corrosion

  5. Pass84,305 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,305 miles
    Test number
    740684698442
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisorySuspension components surface corroded

  6. Fail84,302 miles (+5,092)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    126854008022
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisorySuspension components surface corroded

  7. Pass79,210 miles (+3,937)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,210 miles
    Test number
    949494888270
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger missing - centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass75,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    312171702084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail75,273 miles (+4,582)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    481270281917
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass70,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    113984514123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges starting to wear
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  11. Fail70,691 miles (+4,241)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    724070824437
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges starting to wear
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  12. Pass66,450 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    927845825271
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass62,222 miles (+3,751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    346724424459
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shockers corroded but not leaking

  14. Pass58,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    778006123233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,471 miles (+2,153)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    866246023234
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass56,318 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    196829222223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,629 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    506844311257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,066 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    261578110298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,487 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    362301439216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,140 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    570504858279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,827 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    434660927256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    210601326281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 FVV

Does Y273 FVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 FVV expired on 5 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 FVV?
The MOT on Y273 FVV expired on 5 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 FVV done?
Y273 FVV was recorded at 97,318 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has Y273 FVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 FVV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 FVV 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 Y273 FVV find?
Y273 FVV failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front position lamp not working, and 20 more.

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