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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

97 CDMOT history

97 CD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

97 CD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,798 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 CD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 CD was last recorded at 148,798 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,767 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
10,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,798 miles
  • 2025 – 143,173 miles
  • 2024 – 136,621 miles
  • 2023 – 128,232 miles
  • 2022 – 119,229 miles
  • 2021 – 109,548 miles
  • 2020 – 101,143 miles
  • 2019 – 92,830 miles
  • 2018 – 85,314 miles
  • 2017 – 73,844 miles
  • 2016 – 57,619 miles
  • 2015 – 42,272 miles
  • 2014 – 29,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have small cuts to the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,798 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,798 miles
    Test number
    803019156236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,767 miles (+5,594)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,767 miles
    Test number
    103964543986
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    783795462685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail143,173 miles (+171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    880395588554
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail143,002 miles (+6,381)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,002 miles
    Test number
    100831438390
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,621 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,621 miles
    Test number
    495809800623
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,613 miles (+8,381)4 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    286641320055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,232 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,232 miles
    Test number
    770116780728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,229 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    749873807599
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have small cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOriginal test by I.H. Buckland 07.11.2022

  10. Fail119,032 miles (+9,484)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    936074223880
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs are broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have small cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,548 miles (+8,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    865576287929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass101,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,143 miles
    Test number
    940787312982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  13. Fail101,143 miles (+8,313)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,143 miles
    Test number
    626543672003
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  14. Pass92,830 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,830 miles
    Test number
    589046950215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass85,314 miles (+11,470)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    101155844014
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass73,844 miles (+16,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    184657558483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,619 miles (+15,347)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    465491156575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,272 miles (+13,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    645628615656
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass29,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    928119014388
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 97 CD

What vehicle is registration 97 CD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 CD on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Nov 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 97 CD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 CD is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 CD?
The MOT on 97 CD is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 CD done?
97 CD was recorded at 148,798 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,075 miles a year.
Has 97 CD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 CD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 97 CD 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 97 CD find?
97 CD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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