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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc

Y885 GHBMOT history

Y885 GHB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

Y885 GHB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
169,964 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 GHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 GHB was last recorded at 169,964 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 1,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,759 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,205 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,964 miles
  • 2021 – 168,759 miles
  • 2019 – 167,698 miles
  • 2018 – 166,665 miles
  • 2017 – 166,465 miles
  • 2016 – 144,647 miles
  • 2015 – 139,965 miles
  • 2014 – 132,115 miles
  • 2013 – 121,927 miles
  • 2012 – 113,463 miles
  • 2011 – 104,529 miles
  • 2010 – 97,372 miles
  • 2009 – 88,407 miles
  • 2008 – 79,958 miles
  • 2007 – 70,374 miles
  • 2006 – 63,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,964 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryAll under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,964 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,964 miles
    Test number
    604770894353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

  2. Pass168,759 miles (+1,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,759 miles
    Test number
    261797042554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle surface and components general corrosion

  3. Pass167,698 miles (+1,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    750104358320
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass166,665 miles (+200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,665 miles
    Test number
    661082723533
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass166,465 miles (+21,818)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,465 miles
    Test number
    582291144466
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront both wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear both side wheel arch has a corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  6. Pass144,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,647 miles
    Test number
    373813600906
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail144,647 miles (+4,682)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,647 miles
    Test number
    876083191892
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arches (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass139,965 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    954457655435
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWarning light on

  9. Fail139,964 miles (+7,849)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,964 miles
    Test number
    915154605163
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWarning light on

  10. Pass132,115 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    806699444208
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail132,113 miles (+10,186)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,113 miles
    Test number
    977642344295
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass121,927 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    938454833270
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail121,927 miles (+8,464)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    317383033454
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    615900852268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,463 miles (+8,934)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    426448042206
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass104,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    866986541108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,529 miles (+7,157)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    365356941109
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail97,372 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    823334120138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass97,372 miles (+8,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    884774520151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass88,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    734324819182
    • 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)

  21. Fail88,407 miles (+8,449)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    410094819165
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,958 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    593056498009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,374 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    871112897042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    154292006173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 GHB

Does Y885 GHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 GHB expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 GHB?
The MOT on Y885 GHB expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 GHB done?
Y885 GHB was recorded at 169,964 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has Y885 GHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 GHB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on Y885 GHB 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 Y885 GHB find?
Y885 GHB passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside front jacking point corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 1 more.

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