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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

Y4 PLWMOT history

Y4 PLW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

Y4 PLW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,777 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 PLW was last recorded at 73,777 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,776 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,777 miles
  • 2024 – 71,785 miles
  • 2023 – 68,988 miles
  • 2022 – 66,803 miles
  • 2021 – 64,478 miles
  • 2020 – 60,489 miles
  • 2019 – 57,554 miles
  • 2018 – 56,112 miles
  • 2017 – 51,762 miles
  • 2013 – 51,478 miles
  • 2012 – 50,991 miles
  • 2010 – 50,471 miles
  • 2009 – 49,173 miles
  • 2008 – 48,904 miles
  • 2007 – 47,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,777 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,777 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    679564222173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,776 miles (+1,991)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    850579568412
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,785 miles (+2,797)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    860872503319
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass68,988 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    780558933686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail68,971 miles (+2,168)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    605870398486
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass66,803 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    559835692965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass64,478 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    788384609270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass60,489 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    368176708824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,554 miles (+1,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,554 miles
    Test number
    773051142664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,112 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    105398861188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,762 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    398978003131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,478 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    605939403193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,991 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,991 miles
    Test number
    289251112478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,471 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    460679600107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,173 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    773793119137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,904 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    481292898094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    224411207418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 PLW

Does Y4 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 PLW expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 PLW?
The MOT on Y4 PLW expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 PLW done?
Y4 PLW was recorded at 73,777 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
Has Y4 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 PLW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 PLW 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 PLW find?
Y4 PLW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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