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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

97WMOT history

97W is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

97W silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,306 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97W
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97W was last recorded at 81,306 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,275 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,306 miles
  • 2025 – 81,275 miles
  • 2024 – 78,019 miles
  • 2023 – 74,999 miles
  • 2022 – 72,618 miles
  • 2021 – 67,857 miles
  • 2020 – 62,701 miles
  • 2019 – 59,739 miles
  • 2018 – 57,347 miles
  • 2017 – 55,132 miles
  • 2016 – 49,507 miles
  • 2015 – 39,943 miles
  • 2014 – 27,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,306 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front discs lipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,306 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    623909669608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,275 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    715231190986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly.
  3. Pass80,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    326302252373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,304 miles (+2,285)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    730384538249
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass78,019 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    382706909273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,999 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    161197563382
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass72,618 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    734424761497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,857 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    147715619988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,701 miles
    Test number
    620815950046
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
  10. Fail62,701 miles (+2,962)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,701 miles
    Test number
    686715591433
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem is Cracking / Deteriorating
  11. Pass59,739 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    868065211858
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve cracking
  12. Pass57,347 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    406039948494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    395223612023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,132 miles (+5,625)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    934582891759
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  15. Pass49,507 miles (+9,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    205854347419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
  16. Pass39,943 miles (+12,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    146318525155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    335336034185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97W

What vehicle is registration 97W currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97W on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jun 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 97W currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97W is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97W?
The MOT on 97W is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97W done?
97W was recorded at 81,306 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,521 miles a year.
Has 97W ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97W has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 97W 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 97W find?
97W passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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