G6ACE - 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. Introduced in 1993, the model has evolved through multiple generations, each featuring innovative safety systems and refined driving dynamics. Its core features include sophisticated infotainment options, efficient engines, and a reputation for durability. The E-Class's reputation for comfort and cutting-edge technology makes it a popular choice among professionals seeking a versatile yet prestigious vehicle.
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E, registration G6ACE, first registered in October 2003. The vehicle has a green exterior and is equipped with a 4.966-litre petrol engine, emitting approximately 276 g/km of CO2. It has a current MOT valid until 16 October 2025, with the latest test conducted on 17 October 2024. The recorded mileage is 45,460 miles. The vehicle is currently SORN and not taxed. Notable points from the latest MOT include minor advisories such as severely deteriorated offside front suspension ball joint dust cover, defective exhaust mounting, and differing suspension heights. Additionally, there is an advisory regarding excessive window tinting that does not impair driver visibility. No major safety issues are indicated, but some corrosion checks were limited due to underside covers.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,460 mi
Expires: 16 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front and offside front (3.2 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective offside centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory nearside and offside suspension is different heights
- Advisory underside corrosion checks not carried out due to underside covers fitted, outer sills also covered
Failed - 16 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,460 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front and offside front (3.2 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective offside centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory nearside and offside suspension is different heights
- Advisory underside corrosion checks not carried out due to underside covers fitted, outer sills also covered
Passed - 20 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,989 mi
Expires: 19 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 14 September 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,989 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushing damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding during brake test (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 09 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,977 mi
Expires: 13 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside mirror deteriorated
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory sill covers and underbody plastics preventing full inspection
- Advisory front brake hoses ferrules corroded
Failed - 09 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,977 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside mirror deteriorated
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory sill covers and underbody plastics preventing full inspection
- Advisory front brake hoses ferrules corroded
Passed - 14 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,599 mi
Expires: 13 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components
- Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory all brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory front brake pads appear low requires further investigation
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 12 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,597 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components
- Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory all brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory front brake pads appear low requires further investigation
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 18 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,905 mi
Expires: 17 October 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside mirror glass discoloured
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory undertrays restricting view of underside of vehicle
- Advisory sill covers fitted restricting corrosion check
- Advisory Rear brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory Front brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front slight play at wheel suspect wheel bearing slight play
- Advisory front brake pads appear low requires further investigation
Failed - 17 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,904 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside mirror glass discoloured
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory undertrays restricting view of underside of vehicle
- Advisory sill covers fitted restricting corrosion check
- Advisory Rear brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory Front brake discs slightly corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front slight play at wheel suspect wheel bearing slight play
- Advisory front brake pads appear low requires further investigation
Passed - 31 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,189 mi
Expires: 30 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory undertrays fitted obscruing some components
Passed - 02 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,474 mi
Expires: 01 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Undertrays fitted
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,563 mi
Expires: 12 January 2017
Failed - 12 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,560 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint caster (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front exhaust bracket broken
Passed - 09 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,716 mi
Expires: 08 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,738 mi
Expires: 30 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 23 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,215 mi
Expires: 30 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 31 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,499 mi
Expires: 30 January 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 20 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,875 mi
Expires: 19 January 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 20 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,875 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 19 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,938 mi
Expires: 18 January 2011
Passed - 02 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,791 mi
Expires: 20 December 2009
Passed - 21 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,864 mi
Expires: 20 December 2008
Failed - 21 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,864 mi
Passed - 24 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,103 mi
Expires: 23 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for G6ACE?
The MOT expires on 16 October 2025.
What is the tax status of G6ACE?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of G6ACE?
This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 4966cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of G6ACE?
This vehicle produces 276 g/km of CO2 emissions.