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Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc

Y288 UVVMOT history

Y288 UVV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

Y288 UVV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
139,470 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 UVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 UVV was last recorded at 139,470 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,979 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,470 miles
  • 2021 – 136,979 miles
  • 2020 – 134,310 miles
  • 2019 – 133,151 miles
  • 2018 – 131,486 miles
  • 2017 – 128,584 miles
  • 2016 – 123,969 miles
  • 2015 – 119,938 miles
  • 2014 – 115,042 miles
  • 2013 – 107,159 miles
  • 2012 – 98,604 miles
  • 2011 – 92,579 miles
  • 2010 – 90,523 miles
  • 2009 – 83,540 miles
  • 2008 – 77,101 miles
  • 2007 – 70,057 miles
  • 2006 – 60,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,470 miles (+2,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,470 miles
    Test number
    704081723424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass136,979 miles (+2,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    351484461910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass134,310 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    227570484252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,304 miles (+1,153)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,304 miles
    Test number
    994071963059
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,151 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    504526824116
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,138 miles (+1,652)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    631225222760
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,486 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    185153236512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail131,470 miles (+2,886)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    469760433190
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass128,584 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,584 miles
    Test number
    382061188643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,580 miles (+4,611)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    401852223148
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass123,969 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    501139138588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    916719315248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,938 miles (+4,896)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    355479215276
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass115,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    847935224271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,042 miles (+7,883)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    405090224211
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass107,159 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    275631813237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,604 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    129851982139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,579 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    217950501260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/rear tyre wall

  19. Pass92,579 miles (+2,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    387300301432
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/rear tyre wall

  20. Pass90,523 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    784957290032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMovement evident in offside front lower ball joint
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cuts inner sidewall

  21. Fail90,523 miles (+22)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    890077490048
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMovement evident in offside front lower ball joint
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cuts inner sidewall

  22. Fail90,501 miles (+6,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    984620490059
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass83,540 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    140389089491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,101 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    201791798019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,057 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    553787787029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    174238786057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 UVV

Does Y288 UVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 UVV expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 UVV?
The MOT on Y288 UVV expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 UVV done?
Y288 UVV was recorded at 139,470 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has Y288 UVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 UVV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y288 UVV 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 Y288 UVV find?
Y288 UVV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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