Mercedes E3 20CDI

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,200 cc

J6 SSSMOT history

J6 SSS is a silver diesel Mercedes E3 20CDI first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

J6 SSS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
145,035 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
E3 20CDI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SSS was last recorded at 145,035 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2012: 73,605 miles, lower than 89,403 miles on 19 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,035 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,035 miles
  • 2025 – 145,035 miles
  • 2023 – 137,876 miles
  • 2021 – 133,399 miles
  • 2020 – 132,476 miles
  • 2019 – 131,432 miles
  • 2018 – 128,241 miles
  • 2017 – 125,435 miles
  • 2016 – 121,688 miles
  • 2015 – 116,328 miles
  • 2014 – 109,050 miles
  • 2013 – 102,527 miles
  • 2012 – 73,605 miles
  • 2011 – 89,403 miles
  • 2010 – 86,267 miles
  • 2009 – 73,649 miles
  • 2008 – 57,951 miles
  • 2007 – 31,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,035 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,035 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,035 miles
    Test number
    446647395635
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail145,035 miles (+7,159)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,035 miles
    Test number
    731603467629
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass137,876 miles (+4,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    677305003977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass133,399 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,399 miles
    Test number
    530525076771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,476 miles (+1,044)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    531557382579
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass131,432 miles (+3,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    709181167912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass128,241 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,241 miles
    Test number
    277345410982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,435 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    849135942737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,688 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    248858110382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,328 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    554769653318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass109,050 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    415190744322
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail109,005 miles (+6,478)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    135227134309
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass102,527 miles (+28,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    585409413377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,605 miles (-15,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    538422422376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,403 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    335373421319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,267 miles (+12,618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    840067940370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,649 miles (+15,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,649 miles
    Test number
    210431629358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass57,951 miles (+10,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    351764328362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,751 miles (+15,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    683141858011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass31,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    472656337043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about J6 SSS

Does J6 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SSS is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SSS?
The MOT on J6 SSS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SSS done?
J6 SSS was recorded at 145,035 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has J6 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SSS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
Has the mileage on J6 SSS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J6 SSS find?
J6 SSS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front.

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