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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R94 CGUMOT history

R94 CGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 55,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

R94 CGU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,634 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R94 CGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R94 CGU was last recorded at 55,634 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,096 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,634 miles
  • 2025 – 55,096 miles
  • 2024 – 54,583 miles
  • 2023 – 53,766 miles
  • 2022 – 53,204 miles
  • 2021 – 52,778 miles
  • 2020 – 51,181 miles
  • 2019 – 50,540 miles
  • 2018 – 49,751 miles
  • 2017 – 48,040 miles
  • 2016 – 43,871 miles
  • 2015 – 38,115 miles
  • 2014 – 35,099 miles
  • 2013 – 29,733 miles
  • 2012 – 26,777 miles
  • 2011 – 24,820 miles
  • 2010 – 21,317 miles
  • 2009 – 19,050 miles
  • 2008 – 18,013 miles
  • 2007 – 17,106 miles
  • 2006 – 15,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on the differential (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    837011140106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,634 miles (+538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    622598244897
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    748548217675
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,096 miles (+513)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    218396618530
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,583 miles (+817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    523850128673
    • AdvisoryFront coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leak

  6. Pass53,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    775473603666
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail53,766 miles (+562)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    929544409550
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,204 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    866908043385
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail53,204 miles (+426)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    734686677312
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass52,778 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    855199755099
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,181 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    561845792766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,540 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,540 miles
    Test number
    426508709681
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail50,539 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    540466034873
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail50,525 miles (+774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    723105952350
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass49,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,751 miles
    Test number
    340842586028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,751 miles (+1,711)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,751 miles
    Test number
    977843266554
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass48,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    904278279150
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on shoulders to mark
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bottom corroded & holed

  18. Fail48,040 miles (+4,169)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    524404661523
    • DangerousStop lamp not working non working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on shoulders to mark
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bottom corroded & holed

  19. Pass43,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    958883937086
    • AdvisoryFront wiper split

  20. Fail43,871 miles (+5,756)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    887966068363
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper split

  21. Pass38,115 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    588593305215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,099 miles (+1,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,099 miles
    Test number
    995971104344
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail33,527 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    245323304213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass33,527 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    856303304297
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail29,733 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    366627803216
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass29,733 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    546777603209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,777 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    538198402295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,820 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    407780401243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass21,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,317 miles
    Test number
    210172800236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,314 miles (+2,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,314 miles
    Test number
    243962400262
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  31. Pass19,050 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    370593309421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass18,013 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,013 miles
    Test number
    401935408206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass17,106 miles (+1,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    344521117242
    • NoteFront disks slightly worn

  34. Pass15,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    453417706258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R94 CGU

Does R94 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R94 CGU is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R94 CGU?
The MOT on R94 CGU is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R94 CGU done?
R94 CGU was recorded at 55,634 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
Has R94 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R94 CGU has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R94 CGU 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 R94 CGU find?
R94 CGU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive on the differential.

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