
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass33,563 miles (+2,262)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 33,563 miles
- Test number
- 225888023640
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass30,871 miles (+194)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 30,871 miles
- Test number
- 519075083884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,677 miles (+568)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,677 miles
- Test number
- 191051899942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,109 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 30,109 miles
- Test number
- 631418948794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,093 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 28,093 miles
- Test number
- 155635795127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass24,004 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 24,004 miles
- Test number
- 357128092139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,441 miles (+2,526)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 23,441 miles
- Test number
- 336641301430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,915 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 20,915 miles
- Test number
- 781472300271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,662 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 20,662 miles
- Test number
- 761926129270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,604 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 20,604 miles
- Test number
- 541856509041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,429 miles (+219)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 20,429 miles
- Test number
- 932507347378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,210 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 20,210 miles
- Test number
- 453055856333
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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