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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y293 PBYMOT history

Y293 PBY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

Y293 PBY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
110,448 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 PBY was last recorded at 110,448 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2021: 106,939 miles, lower than 165,630 miles on 30 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,548 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,900 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,448 miles
  • 2022 – 108,548 miles
  • 2021 – 106,939 miles
  • 2020 – 165,630 miles
  • 2019 – 104,246 miles
  • 2018 – 102,147 miles
  • 2017 – 99,661 miles
  • 2015 – 96,490 miles
  • 2014 – 92,911 miles
  • 2013 – 87,397 miles
  • 2012 – 81,051 miles
  • 2011 – 71,246 miles
  • 2010 – 64,096 miles
  • 2009 – 57,417 miles
  • 2008 – 51,866 miles
  • 2007 – 45,033 miles
  • 2006 – 35,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,448 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,448 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    811947276573
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail110,448 miles (+1,900)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    881483310185
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    601218707338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail108,548 miles (+1,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    722644104550
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass106,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    155437651427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,939 miles (-58,691)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    611779422814
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass165,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,630 miles
    Test number
    134779742666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail165,630 miles (+61,384)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,630 miles
    Test number
    126356754553
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    577318379644
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail104,246 miles (+2,099)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    285571489270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass102,147 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    567347073082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,661 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    888029662737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    262289022252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,490 miles (+3,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    389004540106
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass92,911 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    805692634324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,397 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    689607933313
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass81,051 miles (+2,537)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    929655452238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass78,514 miles (+7,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    738345542126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
  19. Pass71,246 miles (+7,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    517694421139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Pass64,096 miles (+17)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    894541190012
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder
  21. Fail64,079 miles (+6,662)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    391870690034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder
  22. Pass57,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    170166379479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,417 miles (+5,551)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    573136079072
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass51,866 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    123019178499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,033 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    573238477064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,228 miles
    Test number
    552229476077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 PBY

Does Y293 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 PBY expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 PBY?
The MOT on Y293 PBY expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 PBY done?
Y293 PBY was recorded at 110,448 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has Y293 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 PBY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y293 PBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y293 PBY find?
Y293 PBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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