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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

P98 KLSMOT history

P98 KLS is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

P98 KLS green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
178,688 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 KLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 KLS was last recorded at 178,688 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,607 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
6,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,688 miles
  • 2022 – 176,111 miles
  • 2021 – 172,544 miles
  • 2020 – 166,772 miles
  • 2019 – 159,796 miles
  • 2018 – 151,523 miles
  • 2017 – 141,216 miles
  • 2016 – 130,301 miles
  • 2015 – 122,485 miles
  • 2014 – 114,906 miles
  • 2013 – 102,868 miles
  • 2012 – 95,591 miles
  • 2011 – 90,639 miles
  • 2010 – 85,395 miles
  • 2009 – 78,610 miles
  • 2007 – 63,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,688 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheek arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle has slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front osf door check strap broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,688 miles (+81)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,688 miles
    Test number
    257409517772
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheek arches corroded

  2. Fail178,607 miles (+2,496)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,607 miles
    Test number
    858477421664
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheek arches corroded

  3. Pass176,111 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,111 miles
    Test number
    627314402829
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,109 miles (+3,565)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,109 miles
    Test number
    352517588017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nsf antiroll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn osf antiroll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,544 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,544 miles
    Test number
    828980947456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail172,516 miles (+5,744)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    114848705561
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,772 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,772 miles
    Test number
    302360724102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,796 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,796 miles
    Test number
    620347871107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  9. Fail159,796 miles (+8,273)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,796 miles
    Test number
    198641270336
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  10. Pass151,523 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,523 miles
    Test number
    103179422230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail151,427 miles (+10,211)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,427 miles
    Test number
    377298414719
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass141,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    783016806865
    • AdvisoryNearside beam image slightly diffused
    • AdvisoryOffside beam image slightly diffused

  13. Fail141,216 miles (+10,915)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    105266104733
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside beam image slightly diffused
    • AdvisoryOffside beam image slightly diffused

  14. Pass130,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    572277977429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,301 miles (+7,816)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    964328360414
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass122,485 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    286893885005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    229095084041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail114,906 miles (+12,038)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    268575584020
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass102,868 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    609647983057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail102,868 miles (+7,277)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    858547383056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass95,591 miles (+4,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    729987282053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass90,639 miles (+5,244)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    595561681053
    • NoteAll brake hoses perishing
    • NoteOffside front spotlight lens broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre JUST ON LIMIT
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints

  23. Pass85,395 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,395 miles
    Test number
    114629480472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres have wear to inner edge

  24. Fail85,395 miles (+6,785)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,395 miles
    Test number
    392849480041
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres have wear to inner edge

  25. Fail78,610 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    153048379077
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass78,610 miles (+15,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    712018879085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    630725797091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,532 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    201864897090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P98 KLS

Does P98 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 KLS expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 KLS?
The MOT on P98 KLS expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 KLS done?
P98 KLS was recorded at 178,688 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 6,927 miles a year.
Has P98 KLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 KLS has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on P98 KLS 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 P98 KLS find?
P98 KLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: front bumper damaged; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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