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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

YFJ 18MOT history

YFJ 18 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

YFJ 18 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,485 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFJ 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFJ 18 was last recorded at 94,485 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 11,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,452 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,033 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,485 miles
  • 2024 – 83,452 miles
  • 2023 – 77,084 miles
  • 2022 – 72,671 miles
  • 2021 – 66,834 miles
  • 2020 – 58,420 miles
  • 2019 – 49,999 miles
  • 2018 – 44,422 miles
  • 2017 – 38,563 miles
  • 2016 – 32,721 miles
  • 2015 – 26,574 miles
  • 2014 – 20,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,485 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,485 miles (+11,033)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    310069450532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,452 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    915247696388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,084 miles (+4,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,084 miles
    Test number
    550194746407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,671 miles (+5,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    657058136113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,834 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    375851020407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    864309369330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,420 miles (+8,421)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    711156068344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,999 miles (+5,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    627341480380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

  9. Pass44,422 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    573897862203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,563 miles (+5,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    375201366467
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCuts in n/s/f tyre inner & outer wall
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Pass32,721 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    357094899741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,574 miles (+392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    346258095053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail26,182 miles (+5,833)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    145380195040
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass20,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    657643894024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail20,349 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    916253894014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about YFJ 18

What vehicle is registration YFJ 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFJ 18 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Apr 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFJ 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YFJ 18 is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YFJ 18?
The MOT on YFJ 18 is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YFJ 18 done?
YFJ 18 was recorded at 94,485 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has YFJ 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFJ 18 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on YFJ 18 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 YFJ 18 find?
YFJ 18 passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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