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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

R2 PCSMOT history

R2 PCS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

R2 PCS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,846 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 PCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 PCS was last recorded at 82,846 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,787 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,846 miles
  • 2024 – 82,787 miles
  • 2023 – 82,756 miles
  • 2022 – 82,668 miles
  • 2021 – 82,486 miles
  • 2020 – 82,336 miles
  • 2019 – 82,238 miles
  • 2018 – 81,011 miles
  • 2017 – 76,130 miles
  • 2016 – 74,211 miles
  • 2015 – 73,991 miles
  • 2014 – 73,308 miles
  • 2013 – 72,332 miles
  • 2012 – 70,300 miles
  • 2011 – 65,408 miles
  • 2010 – 60,126 miles
  • 2009 – 56,443 miles
  • 2008 – 52,868 miles
  • 2007 – 45,426 miles
  • 2006 – 41,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,846 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,846 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    636781716139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass82,787 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    825690873644
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  3. Pass82,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    306288323913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  4. Fail82,756 miles (+88)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    783882096393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  5. Pass82,668 miles (+182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    116689830259
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass82,486 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    654352023484
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass82,336 miles (+98)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    409104847418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass82,238 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    322099472767
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing with small cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail82,238 miles (+1,227)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    707621403576
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing with small cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass81,011 miles (+4,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    499199703728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass76,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    436083350217
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail76,130 miles (+11)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    641824536665
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail76,119 miles (+1,908)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    403117283278
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays obscuring view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass74,211 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    642010561227
    • AdvisoryCovers trays fitted

  15. Pass73,991 miles (+683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    622138771591
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryN/s/f jacking point missing

  16. Pass73,308 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    569743024352
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteSurface corrosion to nearside front door sill

  17. Fail73,284 miles (+952)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    325141224307
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  18. Pass72,332 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    986853403354
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing.
    • NoteN/s & o/s front mtgs of rear subframe corroding.
    • NoteSome wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes.

  19. Fail72,331 miles (+2,031)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    665603103385
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing.
    • NoteN/s & o/s front mtgs of rear subframe corroding.
    • NoteSome wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes.

  20. Pass70,300 miles (+4,892)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    468301622462
    • NoteN/s indicator repeater colour faded.

  21. Pass65,408 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    436121221338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    533612620316
    • NoteMinor damage to swept areas of windscreen.

  23. Fail60,126 miles (+3,683)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    550382020333
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMinor damage to swept areas of windscreen.

  24. Pass56,443 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    553450239370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,868 miles (+7,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    491035728375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,426 miles (+3,545)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    133119217235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  27. Pass41,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    340571776404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R2 PCS

Does R2 PCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 PCS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R2 PCS?
The MOT on R2 PCS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R2 PCS done?
R2 PCS was recorded at 82,846 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has R2 PCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 PCS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R2 PCS 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 R2 PCS find?
R2 PCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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