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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

Y4 OVBMOT history

Y4 OVB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y4 OVB black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,641 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 OVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 OVB was last recorded at 114,641 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,107 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,534 miles
Average per year
7,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,641 miles
  • 2024 – 106,107 miles
  • 2023 – 103,691 miles
  • 2022 – 103,077 miles
  • 2021 – 99,353 miles
  • 2020 – 95,644 miles
  • 2019 – 87,040 miles
  • 2018 – 63,785 miles
  • 2017 – 50,051 miles
  • 2016 – 42,313 miles
  • 2015 – 34,727 miles
  • 2014 – 27,613 miles
  • 2013 – 22,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,641 miles (+8,534)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,641 miles
    Test number
    947320574728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,107 miles (+2,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,107 miles
    Test number
    314083387234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    739137407481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,691 miles (+614)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    432775256061
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    175194199325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,077 miles (+3,724)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    587959102158
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,353 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    415841407486
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail99,343 miles (+3,699)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    856759359368
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,644 miles (+8,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    486047283471
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads on legal limit strongly advise replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,040 miles (+23,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    417965724382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,785 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,785 miles
    Test number
    920534045600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    297207656394
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail50,051 miles (+7,738)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    628024875772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,313 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    885496073114
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on dash

  15. Pass34,727 miles (+7,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    806686975168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,613 miles
    Test number
    407441574132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,613 miles (+4,696)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,613 miles
    Test number
    547780474107
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

  18. Pass22,917 miles (+370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,917 miles
    Test number
    978376883168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail22,547 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    717008273102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteDiesel exhaust emissions reading too low to provide printed results
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged -245/45 r17 W
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y4 OVB

Does Y4 OVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OVB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 OVB?
The MOT on Y4 OVB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 OVB done?
Y4 OVB was recorded at 114,641 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,439 miles a year.
Has Y4 OVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 OVB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 OVB 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 Y4 OVB find?
Y4 OVB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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