MERCEDES-BENZ E V3LOD has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,901 miles 3 days ago on Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 11:36.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 14th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

V3LOD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 2027170,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2026170,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2026170,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. MAJOR - Upper Steering Column Attachment Defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED12TH JUNE 202511TH JUNE 2026166,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED11TH JUNE 2025166,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20246TH JUNE 2025150,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED30TH MAY 2024150,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202315TH JANUARY 2024149,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Fall Off (0.1 (a))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202114TH OCTOBER 2022140,094 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202022ND AUGUST 2021123,283 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201917TH NOVEMBER 2020112,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH MAY 2019112,356 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED24TH JULY 201823RD JULY 2019103,620 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201717TH JULY 201876,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush X2 (2.5.b.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush X2 (2.5.b.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
FAILED29TH JUNE 201776,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush X2 (2.5.b.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush X2 (2.5.b.2b)
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  5. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
PASSED18TH JULY 201617TH JULY 201760,869 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201521ST SEPTEMBER 201645,332 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V3LOD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

V3LOD MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

V3LOD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,901 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,207 miles

V3LOD FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz E with registration V3LOD was manufactured on Saturday 22nd September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 170,901 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 12,207 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V3LOD has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz E has had 52 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz E is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does V3LOD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 V3LOD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V3LOD Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 V3LOD does have Tax. Read more

When does V3LOD Tax expire?

The current Tax for V3LOD will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does V3LOD MOT expire?

The current MOT for V3LOD will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 14th September 2027. Read more

When did V3LOD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V3LOD was on Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 11:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V3LOD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for V3LOD we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has V3LOD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for V3LOD we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has V3LOD done?

The odometer reading for V3LOD at the last MOT in September 2026 was 170,901 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,207 miles per year. Read more

How old is V3LOD?

The vehicle V3LOD was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 22nd September 2012. Read more

What colour is V3LOD?

The official colour of V3LOD is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does V3LOD have?

V3LOD has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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