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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

B20 TJHMOT history

B20 TJH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

B20 TJH blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,688 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TJH was last recorded at 80,688 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,136 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
1,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,688 miles
  • 2025 – 80,136 miles
  • 2024 – 79,172 miles
  • 2023 – 78,106 miles
  • 2022 – 77,051 miles
  • 2021 – 76,430 miles
  • 2020 – 76,307 miles
  • 2019 – 75,758 miles
  • 2018 – 74,733 miles
  • 2017 – 73,460 miles
  • 2016 – 71,558 miles
  • 2015 – 70,141 miles
  • 2014 – 68,086 miles
  • 2013 – 65,926 miles
  • 2012 – 63,253 miles
  • 2011 – 61,021 miles
  • 2010 – 58,349 miles
  • 2009 – 55,969 miles
  • 2008 – 53,388 miles
  • 2007 – 50,005 miles
  • 2006 – 46,241 miles
  • 2005 – 43,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,688 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,688 miles (+552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    704000210842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,136 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    358976520834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,172 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    152870039197
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  4. Pass78,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,106 miles
    Test number
    713196381267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension rusty

  5. Fail78,106 miles (+1,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,106 miles
    Test number
    842905498160
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension rusty

  6. Pass77,051 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    124286821781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,430 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    287167382707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,307 miles (+549)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,307 miles
    Test number
    256625395461
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (broken/secure) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear x1 wheel bolt head missing - still secure on collar
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  9. Pass75,758 miles (+1,025)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    810406377860
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,733 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    398821857629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,460 miles (+1,902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    586549622144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper worn, but clearing windscreen

  12. Pass71,558 miles (+1,417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    619270791369
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHole in nsf sill outside prescribed area

  13. Pass70,141 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    555446728985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

  14. Fail70,128 miles (+2,042)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    895234803817
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

  15. Pass68,086 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    239719044258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,926 miles (+2,673)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    295827753277
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass63,253 miles (+2,232)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    305275842488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass61,021 miles (+2,672)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    307074741296
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass58,349 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    633707740276
    • NoteRear prop donut starting to split

  20. Fail58,349 miles (+2,380)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    152527440222
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear prop donut starting to split

  21. Pass55,969 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,969 miles
    Test number
    992855059251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass53,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    584816358293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,388 miles (+3,383)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    750156358297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass50,005 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    873947947282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,241 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    741058956287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    494870565282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 TJH

Does B20 TJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TJH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TJH?
The MOT on B20 TJH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TJH done?
B20 TJH was recorded at 80,688 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
Has B20 TJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TJH has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 TJH 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 B20 TJH find?
B20 TJH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front jacking point corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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