Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
9701 FDMOT history
9701 FD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 96,449 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 9701 FD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
9701 FD was last recorded at 96,449 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,824 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,625 miles
- Average per year
- 6,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,449 miles
- 2025 – 91,824 miles
- 2024 – 84,501 miles
- 2023 – 75,691 miles
- 2022 – 68,398 miles
- 2021 – 61,319 miles
- 2020 – 55,175 miles
- 2019 – 49,167 miles
- 2018 – 43,715 miles
- 2017 – 37,207 miles
- 2016 – 30,194 miles
- 2015 – 22,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,449 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,449 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 96,449 miles
- Test number
- 461925248449
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,824 miles (+7,323)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 91,824 miles
- Test number
- 510445783618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,501 miles (+8,810)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,501 miles
- Test number
- 211049669167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Pass75,691 miles (+7,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 75,691 miles
- Test number
- 981160846726
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,398 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 68,398 miles
- Test number
- 811806910206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,398 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,398 miles
- Test number
- 158236418219
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED/LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP WORN (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURE
Pass61,319 miles (+6,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 61,319 miles
- Test number
- 151568089881
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes covered in grease
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame and suspension arms covered in underseal
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass55,175 miles (+6,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,175 miles
- Test number
- 611498711352
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,167 miles (+5,452)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 49,167 miles
- Test number
- 175334443567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,715 miles (+6,508)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,715 miles
- Test number
- 195556618617
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,207 miles (+7,013)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 740176122460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,194 miles (+7,505)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,194 miles
- Test number
- 869128575847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,689 miles
- Test number
- 284578285838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 9701 FD
- What vehicle is registration 9701 FD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 9701 FD on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Oct 2012. 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 9701 FD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9701 FD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 9701 FD?
- The MOT on 9701 FD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 9701 FD done?
- 9701 FD was recorded at 96,449 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
- Has 9701 FD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 9701 FD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on 9701 FD 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 9701 FD find?
- 9701 FD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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