
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass73,777 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 73,777 miles
- Test number
- 679564222173
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass60,489 miles (+2,935)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,489 miles
- Test number
- 368176708824
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass56,112 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 56,112 miles
- Test number
- 105398861188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,762 miles (+284)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,762 miles
- Test number
- 398978003131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,478 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,478 miles
- Test number
- 605939403193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,991 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,991 miles
- Test number
- 289251112478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,471 miles (+1,298)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,471 miles
- Test number
- 460679600107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,173 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 773793119137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,904 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 48,904 miles
- Test number
- 481292898094
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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