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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

PAP 201MOT history

PAP 201 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

PAP 201 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,613 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAP 201
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAP 201 was last recorded at 132,613 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,896 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
5,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,613 miles
  • 2025 – 128,896 miles
  • 2024 – 125,669 miles
  • 2022 – 120,437 miles
  • 2021 – 117,135 miles
  • 2020 – 114,223 miles
  • 2019 – 111,066 miles
  • 2018 – 105,665 miles
  • 2017 – 100,414 miles
  • 2016 – 95,144 miles
  • 2015 – 89,477 miles
  • 2014 – 84,501 miles
  • 2013 – 79,316 miles
  • 2012 – 73,221 miles
  • 2011 – 64,279 miles
  • 2010 – 55,213 miles
  • 2009 – 48,894 miles
  • 2008 – 43,775 miles
  • 2007 – 36,171 miles
  • 2006 – 25,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,613 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,613 miles (+3,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,613 miles
    Test number
    735892655114
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass128,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,896 miles
    Test number
    530059012081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,896 miles (+3,227)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,896 miles
    Test number
    179575105224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass125,669 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    742544103260
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail125,652 miles (+5,215)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,652 miles
    Test number
    131244079784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass120,437 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,437 miles
    Test number
    436262854679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,135 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    842756057912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,223 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,223 miles
    Test number
    564824251696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,066 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    875938784171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,665 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    557451455621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,414 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    394573917545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,144 miles (+5,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    105808713306
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner face of front brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints
  13. Pass89,477 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    929998925194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,501 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    188350894031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,316 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    726382383019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,221 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    185577182468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,279 miles (+9,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    137170591431
    • NoteFront tyres worn inside edge
  18. Pass55,213 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    320850790075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,894 miles (+5,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    802121099008
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inside and cracking
  20. Pass43,775 miles (+7,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    721328088003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass36,171 miles (+10,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    141120797080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass25,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    353450076009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about PAP 201

What vehicle is registration PAP 201 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAP 201 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Jan 2003. 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 PAP 201 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAP 201 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAP 201?
The MOT on PAP 201 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAP 201 done?
PAP 201 was recorded at 132,613 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
Has PAP 201 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAP 201 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on PAP 201 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 PAP 201 find?
PAP 201 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both..

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