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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

R129 EOAMOT history

R129 EOA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
120,287 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 EOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R129 EOA was last recorded at 120,287 miles on 17 May 2023, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,988 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
2,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,287 miles
  • 2022 – 119,988 miles
  • 2021 – 119,335 miles
  • 2020 – 117,935 miles
  • 2019 – 116,628 miles
  • 2018 – 115,523 miles
  • 2017 – 113,484 miles
  • 2016 – 111,301 miles
  • 2015 – 108,257 miles
  • 2014 – 104,250 miles
  • 2013 – 101,775 miles
  • 2012 – 99,567 miles
  • 2011 – 97,091 miles
  • 2010 – 93,513 miles
  • 2009 – 88,626 miles
  • 2008 – 85,021 miles
  • 2007 – 80,662 miles
  • 2006 – 74,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,287 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body corrosion.

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail120,287 miles (+299)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,287 miles
    Test number
    370934205852
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body corrosion.

  2. Pass119,988 miles (+653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    347406280475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,335 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    442308155688
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,935 miles (+1,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,935 miles
    Test number
    805842387146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,628 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    736482785000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

  6. Pass115,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    112342852457
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail115,521 miles (+2,037)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    325899791953
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass113,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    270641471059
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail113,484 miles (+2,183)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    640680213787
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass111,301 miles (+3,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    151512982433
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe(s) slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass108,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    909456475076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail108,257 miles (+4,007)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    229876575087
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,250 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    316874984015
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres buld on inner edge

  14. Fail104,222 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    277828874029
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres buld on inner edge

  15. Fail101,775 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    155949773431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass101,775 miles (+2,208)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    885769273041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass99,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    179509872068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail99,567 miles (+2,476)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    596959572090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass97,091 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    655996871064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    153939580034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,513 miles (+4,887)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    401709480070
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Fail88,626 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    552289889066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • NoteSlight movement on o/s/f wheel bearing passed & advised

  23. Pass88,626 miles (+3,605)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    554139889053
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • NoteSlight movement on o/s/f wheel bearing passed & advised

  24. Pass85,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    274657888027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,021 miles (+4,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    750545488006
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass80,662 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    234708287054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    141861086403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 EOA

Does R129 EOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 EOA expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 EOA?
The MOT on R129 EOA expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 EOA done?
R129 EOA was recorded at 120,287 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 2,652 miles a year.
Has R129 EOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 EOA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R129 EOA 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 R129 EOA find?
R129 EOA failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both; nearside front position lamp not working; offside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point, and 13 more.

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