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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

R71 FNHMOT history

R71 FNH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

R71 FNH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
42,136 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 FNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 FNH was last recorded at 42,136 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,136 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,136 miles
  • 2022 – 33,563 miles
  • 2021 – 31,301 miles
  • 2020 – 31,234 miles
  • 2019 – 31,128 miles
  • 2018 – 30,871 miles
  • 2017 – 30,677 miles
  • 2016 – 30,109 miles
  • 2015 – 28,093 miles
  • 2014 – 27,739 miles
  • 2013 – 25,894 miles
  • 2012 – 24,004 miles
  • 2011 – 23,441 miles
  • 2010 – 20,915 miles
  • 2009 – 20,662 miles
  • 2007 – 20,429 miles
  • 2006 – 20,210 miles
  • 2005 – 19,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    301127349516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail42,136 miles (+8,573)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    545233221948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass33,563 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    225888023640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,301 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    443209404808
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass31,234 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,234 miles
    Test number
    918251247726
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass31,128 miles (+257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    688364941515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass30,871 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    519075083884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,677 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,677 miles
    Test number
    191051899942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,109 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    631418948794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,093 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    155635795127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,739 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,739 miles
    Test number
    205309804290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass25,894 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,894 miles
    Test number
    469116293160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass24,004 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    357128092139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,441 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    336641301430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,915 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,915 miles
    Test number
    781472300271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,662 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,662 miles
    Test number
    761926129270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,604 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,604 miles
    Test number
    541856509041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,429 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    932507347378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,210 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    453055856333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,586 miles
    Test number
    381985055312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 FNH

Does R71 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 FNH expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 FNH?
The MOT on R71 FNH expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 FNH done?
R71 FNH was recorded at 42,136 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 1,290 miles a year.
Has R71 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 FNH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on R71 FNH 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 R71 FNH find?
R71 FNH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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