
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass106,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,939 miles
- Test number
- 155437651427
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass102,147 miles (+2,486)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 102,147 miles
- Test number
- 567347073082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,661 miles (+3,171)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 99,661 miles
- Test number
- 888029662737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 96,490 miles
- Test number
- 262289022252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass92,911 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 805692634324
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass57,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,417 miles
- Test number
- 170166379479
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,866 miles (+6,833)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 51,866 miles
- Test number
- 123019178499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,033 miles (+9,805)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 45,033 miles
- Test number
- 573238477064
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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