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Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

FOW 653MOT history

FOW 653 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

FOW 653 gold Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,371 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FOW 653
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FOW 653 was last recorded at 98,371 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,768 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,603 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,371 miles
  • 2025 – 91,768 miles
  • 2024 – 84,993 miles
  • 2023 – 78,484 miles
  • 2022 – 71,890 miles
  • 2021 – 65,699 miles
  • 2020 – 58,754 miles
  • 2019 – 55,480 miles
  • 2018 – 53,957 miles
  • 2017 – 52,578 miles
  • 2016 – 50,646 miles
  • 2014 – 47,781 miles
  • 2013 – 45,550 miles
  • 2012 – 42,997 miles
  • 2011 – 37,579 miles
  • 2010 – 32,109 miles
  • 2009 – 27,279 miles
  • 2008 – 24,283 miles
  • 2007 – 19,893 miles
  • 2006 – 15,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,371 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,371 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,371 miles
    Test number
    346385872167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,768 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    770726422878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    101259157384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,993 miles (+6,509)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    437155047017
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    789860127259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail78,484 miles (+6,594)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    489065041328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,890 miles (+6,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,890 miles
    Test number
    452579110745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,699 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,699 miles
    Test number
    418166104966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,754 miles (+3,274)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    622134954831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust on suspension components

  10. Pass55,480 miles (+1,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    609698755739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,957 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    348261697169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass52,578 miles (+1,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    939515570318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass50,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    483076641247
    • AdvisoryCentre wiper split but clearing screen

  14. Fail50,646 miles (+2,865)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    484281042993
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre wiper split but clearing screen

  15. Pass47,781 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    165911004399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,550 miles (+2,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    389067893403
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,997 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,997 miles
    Test number
    456865802310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,976 miles (+5,397)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    606740802311
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass37,579 miles (+5,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    967275211297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass32,109 miles (+4,830)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    721228980153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outter wall cut
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outter wall cut

  21. Pass27,279 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    991810469102
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass24,283 miles (+4,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,283 miles
    Test number
    553551498049
    • NoteAdvise nsf tyre curbed

  23. Pass19,893 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,893 miles
    Test number
    713980097064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,864 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,864 miles
    Test number
    191305956076
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about FOW 653

What vehicle is registration FOW 653 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FOW 653 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Sept 2001. 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 FOW 653 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FOW 653 is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on FOW 653?
The MOT on FOW 653 is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FOW 653 done?
FOW 653 was recorded at 98,371 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has FOW 653 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FOW 653 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on FOW 653 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 FOW 653 find?
FOW 653 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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