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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

Y40 ELSMOT history

Y40 ELS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y40 ELS white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,112 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 ELS was last recorded at 122,112 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,104 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,112 miles
  • 2025 – 117,799 miles
  • 2024 – 113,118 miles
  • 2023 – 107,977 miles
  • 2022 – 101,269 miles
  • 2020 – 98,941 miles
  • 2019 – 95,292 miles
  • 2018 – 79,846 miles
  • 2017 – 73,116 miles
  • 2016 – 72,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,112 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Undertrays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Lower covers fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,112 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    940268345528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail122,104 miles (+4,305)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    405203628783
    • DangerousFront Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass117,799 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    917220598667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,118 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,118 miles
    Test number
    792191758724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,977 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    400590289920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,269 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    237907520908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    280571873753
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  8. Fail98,941 miles (+3,649)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    241433926776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  9. Pass95,292 miles (+15,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    183432792801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  10. Pass79,846 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    752801054776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,116 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    611077078007
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view
  12. Pass72,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    328936793006
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view

Questions about Y40 ELS

Does Y40 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 ELS is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 ELS?
The MOT on Y40 ELS is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 ELS done?
Y40 ELS was recorded at 122,112 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has Y40 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 ELS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 ELS 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 Y40 ELS find?
Y40 ELS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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