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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

JBS 1MOT history

JBS 1 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

JBS 1 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,470 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBS 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBS 1 was last recorded at 109,470 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,749 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
721 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,470 miles
  • 2024 – 108,749 miles
  • 2023 – 107,130 miles
  • 2022 – 106,159 miles
  • 2021 – 104,151 miles
  • 2020 – 102,489 miles
  • 2018 – 97,365 miles
  • 2017 – 92,123 miles
  • 2016 – 86,089 miles
  • 2015 – 78,809 miles
  • 2014 – 72,128 miles
  • 2013 – 64,118 miles
  • 2012 – 57,488 miles
  • 2011 – 50,971 miles
  • 2010 – 44,113 miles
  • 2009 – 36,972 miles
  • 2008 – 27,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,470 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    907768414761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail109,470 miles (+721)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    759522517115
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass108,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    340625940526
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail108,749 miles (+1,619)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    240394356729
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass107,130 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,130 miles
    Test number
    641315127163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,159 miles (+2,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    955609529820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass104,151 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    198530941284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,489 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    534092675627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,760 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,760 miles
    Test number
    951638640640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front at front crossmember (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,365 miles (+5,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    233493754695
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,123 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    191020562343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,089 miles (+7,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    521129736361
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass78,809 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    639783744568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass72,128 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    997510054305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,118 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    676995243304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,488 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    427558532490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,971 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,971 miles
    Test number
    537866141328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,113 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    130788840322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,972 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    121944849301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    834814248365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JBS 1

What vehicle is registration JBS 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBS 1 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2005. 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 JBS 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBS 1 is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBS 1?
The MOT on JBS 1 is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBS 1 done?
JBS 1 was recorded at 109,470 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has JBS 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBS 1 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on JBS 1 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 JBS 1 find?
JBS 1 passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s.

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