M1HDJ - MERCEDES-BENZ E
MOT: ValidGB
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, often referred to simply as the E-Class, is a flagship executive vehicle renowned for its blend of luxury, performance, and advanced technology. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a brand with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the E-Class has been a staple in premium motoring since its inception in the mid-20th century. Introduced in various generations, the 2020 model exemplifies Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to innovation, featuring sophisticated safety systems, refined interiors, and efficient powertrains. Its core features include a range of petrol, diesel, and hybrid options, along with cutting-edge driver assistance technologies. The E-Class continues to set standards in its segment, appealing to drivers seeking a vehicle that combines comfort, reliability, and advanced engineering.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This is a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E, registration M1HDJ, registered in November 2002. The vehicle has a silver exterior and is powered by a 3.2-litre petrol engine. It emits 238 g/km of CO2 and is currently taxed. The car has covered 86,043 miles. Its latest MOT test was completed on 23 October 2024, with expiry on 2 November 2025, and the MOT remains valid. The vehicle has several advisories, including a chipped front windscreen, minor damage to the offside mirror, an oil leak, play in the steering rack inner joint, corroded brake pipe, slight play in front wheel bearings, and defective rear exhaust mounts. No dangerous issues were noted during the inspection.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,043 mi
Expires: 02 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen chipped
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both side (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 23 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,043 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen chipped
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both side (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 03 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,935 mi
Expires: 02 November 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted / slightly catching on lower suspension arm / slight marking on hose / note hose protected by protective spring around hose / advise attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bonnet safety release catch seized / attention required
- Advisory Offside o/s drivers door mirror glass dull / discoloured / advise to replace glass
- Advisory brake pad warning sign on dash (brake linings)
- Advisory exhaust system corroded / ex support brackets corroded / snapped off / ex still supported / advise attention
- Advisory Nearside Front n/s/f brake pipe surface corroded
- Advisory Front signs of front brake pads wearing low / advise further inspection as cannot fully inspect
Failed - 02 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,934 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working washers inop (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s/f side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s/r brake pads worn very low / deteriorated / showing signs of been getting hot / disc showing signs of been getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s parking brake very low on braking effort (internal shoes) (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating service brake / including parking brake both fluctuating to excess both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted / slightly catching on lower suspension arm / slight marking on hose / note hose protected by protective spring around hose / advise attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bonnet safety release catch seized / attention required
- Advisory Offside o/s drivers door mirror glass dull / discoloured / advise to replace glass
- Advisory brake pad warning sign on dash (brake linings)
- Advisory exhaust system corroded / ex support brackets corroded / snapped off / ex still supported / advise attention
- Advisory Nearside Front n/s/f brake pipe surface corroded
- Advisory Front signs of front brake pads wearing low / advise further inspection as cannot fully inspect
Passed - 07 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,222 mi
Expires: 09 December 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn both edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 06 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,222 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn both edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,927 mi
Expires: 09 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in shoulder
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 26 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,970 mi
Expires: 09 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bonnet secondary retaining device shows stiffness.
- Advisory service brake pedal shows travel.
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
Passed - 02 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,523 mi
Expires: 09 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory covers fitted to vehicle
- Advisory o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
- Advisory Both front tyres perishing on outside side wall
Failed - 30 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,523 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock mount arm, press in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory covers fitted to vehicle
- Advisory o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
- Advisory Both front tyres perishing on outside side wall
Passed - 01 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,761 mi
Expires: 09 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Firm application of the brake pedal seems to have an effect on ABS pump/module (whirring noise) however brakes are operating correctly and no fault from ABS present
Passed - 23 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,928 mi
Expires: 09 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Failed - 18 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,922 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Passed - 02 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,988 mi
Expires: 09 December 2017
Failed - 02 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,998 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,039 mi
Expires: 09 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 10 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,689 mi
Expires: 09 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 08 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,684 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 29 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,557 mi
Expires: 28 October 2014
Passed - 10 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,787 mi
Expires: 12 October 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,394 mi
Expires: 12 October 2012
Passed - 07 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,847 mi
Expires: 06 December 2010
Passed - 02 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,429 mi
Expires: 01 December 2009
Passed - 30 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,959 mi
Expires: 29 November 2008
Passed - 02 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,690 mi
Expires: 07 November 2007
Passed - 02 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,999 mi
Expires: 07 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M1HDJ?
The MOT expires on 02 November 2025.
What is the tax status of M1HDJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of M1HDJ?
This is a 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 3199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M1HDJ?
This vehicle produces 238 g/km of CO2 emissions.