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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

K20 CGSMOT history

K20 CGS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

K20 CGS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
184,997 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 CGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 CGS was last recorded at 184,997 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 7,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2015: 30,515 miles, lower than 123,039 miles on 21 Aug 2014.

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
177,421 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,576 miles
Average per year
10,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,997 miles
  • 2020 – 177,421 miles
  • 2019 – 170,824 miles
  • 2018 – 160,915 miles
  • 2017 – 151,472 miles
  • 2016 – 138,519 miles
  • 2015 – 30,515 miles
  • 2014 – 123,039 miles
  • 2013 – 116,732 miles
  • 2012 – 103,991 miles
  • 2011 – 92,702 miles
  • 2010 – 82,464 miles
  • 2009 – 71,654 miles
  • 2008 – 54,603 miles
  • 2007 – 41,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,997 miles
    Test number
    696485894090
    • 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))

  2. Fail184,995 miles (+7,574)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,995 miles
    Test number
    860068877215
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass177,421 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,421 miles
    Test number
    645868721124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail177,415 miles (+6,591)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,415 miles
    Test number
    327879015523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,824 miles (+9,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,824 miles
    Test number
    652699474282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Unable to assess front pads.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,915 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,915 miles
    Test number
    311061331711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,915 miles (+9,443)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,915 miles
    Test number
    679944963452
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,472 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    416616783493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,519 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,519 miles
    Test number
    464408634526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,516 miles (+108,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    364833259223
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass30,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    152678802230
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested as rear seats are in the down position

  12. Fail30,515 miles (-92,524)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    363603372717
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested as rear seats are in the down position

  13. Pass123,039 miles (+6,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,039 miles
    Test number
    308823834472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,732 miles (+12,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,732 miles
    Test number
    975150843206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,991 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    539733142241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,702 miles (+10,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    289997431206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,464 miles (+10,810)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    470638620297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,654 miles (+17,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,654 miles
    Test number
    304630939489
    • NoteDiesel emissions engine running so clean as unable to provide a sample to test

  19. Pass54,603 miles (+12,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    530842438203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    503944837287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 CGS

Does K20 CGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 CGS expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 CGS?
The MOT on K20 CGS expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 CGS done?
K20 CGS was recorded at 184,997 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 10,023 miles a year.
Has K20 CGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 CGS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K20 CGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 CGS find?
K20 CGS passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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