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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,996 cc

MT 2171MOT history

MT 2171 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MT 2171 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,008 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MT 2171
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MT 2171 was last recorded at 103,008 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,353 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
2,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,008 miles
  • 2024 – 98,353 miles
  • 2023 – 94,977 miles
  • 2022 – 90,864 miles
  • 2021 – 88,601 miles
  • 2020 – 88,169 miles
  • 2019 – 85,902 miles
  • 2018 – 83,914 miles
  • 2017 – 82,074 miles
  • 2016 – 79,597 miles
  • 2015 – 77,520 miles
  • 2014 – 75,703 miles
  • 2013 – 73,731 miles
  • 2012 – 71,383 miles
  • 2011 – 67,895 miles
  • 2010 – 63,896 miles
  • 2008 – 59,012 miles
  • 2007 – 56,040 miles
  • 2005 – 52,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,008 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Full engine undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Plastic trim partly covering lower sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play/lift in both front lower ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyres perishing / cracks in o/s/f inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,008 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    355311234227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,353 miles (+3,376)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    644215041214
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,977 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    234438350617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,864 miles (+2,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    575430048581
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,601 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    880803234631
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on underside of vehicle
  6. Pass88,169 miles (+2,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    229107014101
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass85,902 miles (+1,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    685990295085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass83,914 miles (+1,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    350268877240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass82,074 miles (+2,477)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    346882217821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  10. Pass79,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    979442504820
    • AdvisoryFull engine undertray
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim partly covering lower sills
    • AdvisorySlight play/lift in both front lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing / cracks in o/s/f inner wall
  11. Fail79,597 miles (+2,077)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    622052465523
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in nearside (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFull engine undertray
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim partly covering lower sills
    • AdvisorySlight play/lift in both front lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing / cracks in o/s/f inner wall
  12. Pass77,520 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    778246895150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,703 miles (+1,972)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    169102184163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
  14. Pass73,731 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,731 miles
    Test number
    728148973175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass71,383 miles (+3,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    558927382124
    • NoteAll tyres have perrished sidewalls
  16. Pass67,895 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    156432491142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,896 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    572393060049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,012 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    883352558009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,040 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    170280467465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    154521825380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MT 2171

What vehicle is registration MT 2171 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MT 2171 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 May 1997. 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 MT 2171 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MT 2171 is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MT 2171?
The MOT on MT 2171 is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MT 2171 done?
MT 2171 was recorded at 103,008 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,468 miles a year.
Has MT 2171 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MT 2171 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on MT 2171 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 MT 2171 find?
MT 2171 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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