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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc

R720 KDLMOT history

R720 KDL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

R720 KDL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,232 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 KDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 KDL was last recorded at 123,232 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2013: 95,650 miles, lower than 95,858 miles on 20 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,176 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,232 miles
  • 2021 – 115,259 miles
  • 2019 – 111,582 miles
  • 2018 – 110,493 miles
  • 2017 – 107,531 miles
  • 2016 – 103,241 miles
  • 2015 – 101,093 miles
  • 2014 – 99,450 miles
  • 2013 – 95,650 miles
  • 2012 – 95,858 miles
  • 2011 – 92,855 miles
  • 2010 – 90,064 miles
  • 2009 – 86,782 miles
  • 2008 – 81,040 miles
  • 2007 – 78,307 miles
  • 2006 – 74,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,232 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    729329741035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,176 miles (+7,917)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,176 miles
    Test number
    924357331962
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    162908647951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,257 miles (+3,675)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    347913376027
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass111,582 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    150869281134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,493 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    242742424414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,471 miles (+2,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    117246116245
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,531 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,531 miles
    Test number
    696867576895
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass103,241 miles (+2,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,241 miles
    Test number
    919085977274
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass101,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    367560315215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,093 miles (+1,643)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    376390515203
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass99,450 miles (+3,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    995611814253
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass95,650 miles (-208)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    667969993107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cut on s/wall
    • NoteEmission tested to clean

  14. Pass95,858 miles (+3,003)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    397492302487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

  15. Fail92,855 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    799328291125
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls are slightly deteriorated/perished, no cord or ply exposed.

  16. Pass92,855 miles (+2,791)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    836138191136
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls are slightly deteriorated/perished, no cord or ply exposed.

  17. Pass90,064 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    172351890136
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight smear from the front wiper blade

  18. Fail90,064 miles (+3,282)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    212841290481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight smear from the front wiper blade

  19. Pass86,782 miles (+5,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    842056449123
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and has cracks/cuts

  20. Pass81,040 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    531694948153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,307 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    261596507126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    650766826105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 KDL

Does R720 KDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 KDL expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 KDL?
The MOT on R720 KDL expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 KDL done?
R720 KDL was recorded at 123,232 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 2,489 miles a year.
Has R720 KDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 KDL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R720 KDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R720 KDL find?
R720 KDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal leak.

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