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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

JSG 818MOT history

JSG 818 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

JSG 818 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,346 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSG 818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JSG 818 was last recorded at 158,346 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2016: 137,150 miles, lower than 137,985 miles on 6 Jan 2016.

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
157,493 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,346 miles
  • 2024 – 157,493 miles
  • 2023 – 156,233 miles
  • 2021 – 154,686 miles
  • 2020 – 153,351 miles
  • 2019 – 149,369 miles
  • 2018 – 146,221 miles
  • 2017 – 142,322 miles
  • 2016 – 137,150 miles
  • 2015 – 130,561 miles
  • 2014 – 126,303 miles
  • 2012 – 121,719 miles
  • 2011 – 116,823 miles
  • 2010 – 111,592 miles
  • 2009 – 105,172 miles
  • 2008 – 101,400 miles
  • 2007 – 98,123 miles
  • 2006 – 93,031 miles
  • 2005 – 89,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,346 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,346 miles (+853)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    904497375712
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,493 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,493 miles
    Test number
    278220715127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,233 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,233 miles
    Test number
    109361040536
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler bushs (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEx in poor condition

  4. Pass156,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,137 miles
    Test number
    376523234692
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,135 miles (+1,449)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,135 miles
    Test number
    927024655947
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,686 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,686 miles
    Test number
    166714520617
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,684 miles (+1,333)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,684 miles
    Test number
    970161807913
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,351 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,351 miles
    Test number
    698233125092
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive @ engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail153,350 miles (+3,981)1 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,350 miles
    Test number
    280050751329
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive @ engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass149,369 miles (+3,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,369 miles
    Test number
    218996210002
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass146,221 miles (+3,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,221 miles
    Test number
    491390413798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass142,322 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,322 miles
    Test number
    919398512759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,150 miles (-835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    861174250330
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  14. Fail137,985 miles (+7,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,985 miles
    Test number
    342592572797
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  15. Pass130,561 miles (+4)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,561 miles
    Test number
    445949125007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  16. Fail130,557 miles (+4,254)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,557 miles
    Test number
    709787825089
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  17. Pass126,303 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,303 miles
    Test number
    197417714403
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail126,301 miles (+4,582)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,301 miles
    Test number
    425439104064
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass121,719 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    738736952372
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail121,717 miles (+4,894)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,717 miles
    Test number
    348373652319
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureFront coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass116,823 miles (+5,231)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    136689341360
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass111,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    684170050333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail111,578 miles (+6,406)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,578 miles
    Test number
    793850450391
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass105,172 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    632578029329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,400 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    701090338351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,123 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    490259707384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,031 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    831660306320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    482187395241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JSG 818

What vehicle is registration JSG 818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSG 818 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Aug 1996. 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 JSG 818 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JSG 818 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on JSG 818?
The MOT on JSG 818 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JSG 818 done?
JSG 818 was recorded at 158,346 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has JSG 818 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSG 818 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on JSG 818 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JSG 818 find?
JSG 818 passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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