Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc
R989 CWAMOT history
R989 CWA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 86,807 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R989 CWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R989 CWA was last recorded at 86,807 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 8,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,850 miles · 12 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,957 miles
- Average per year
- 3,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,807 miles
- 2025 – 77,850 miles
- 2024 – 75,151 miles
- 2023 – 72,448 miles
- 2022 – 66,338 miles
- 2021 – 59,368 miles
- 2020 – 58,163 miles
- 2019 – 56,702 miles
- 2018 – 54,611 miles
- 2017 – 54,464 miles
- 2016 – 52,568 miles
- 2015 – 49,445 miles
- 2014 – 45,947 miles
- 2013 – 41,321 miles
- 2012 – 36,030 miles
- 2011 – 34,843 miles
- 2010 – 33,081 miles
- 2009 – 29,947 miles
- 2008 – 28,786 miles
- 2007 – 26,679 miles
- 2006 – 24,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,807 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,807 miles (+8,957)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 86,807 miles
- Test number
- 761857975180
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,850 miles (+2,699)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 77,850 miles
- Test number
- 190468028132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,151 miles (+2,703)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 75,151 miles
- Test number
- 559871617126
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,448 miles (+6,110)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,448 miles
- Test number
- 565118388249
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,338 miles (+6,970)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,338 miles
- Test number
- 904752609095
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,368 miles (+1,205)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,368 miles
- Test number
- 235439922753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,163 miles (+1,461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 58,163 miles
- Test number
- 936524188530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,702 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,702 miles
- Test number
- 349403093463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,611 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,611 miles
- Test number
- 480006796732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,464 miles (+1,896)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 54,464 miles
- Test number
- 911675940347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,568 miles (+3,123)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 52,568 miles
- Test number
- 574617645186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,445 miles (+3,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,445 miles
- Test number
- 129327085005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,947 miles (+4,626)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,947 miles
- Test number
- 915866064061
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,321 miles (+5,291)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,321 miles
- Test number
- 416951973090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,030 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 36,030 miles
- Test number
- 416485792015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,843 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,843 miles
- Test number
- 955718531095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,081 miles (+3,134)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 33,081 miles
- Test number
- 473568520017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,947 miles (+1,161)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 29,947 miles
- Test number
- 822961229021
- NoteAll four tyres cracking/splitting across tread
Pass28,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,786 miles
- Test number
- 263282548026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,786 miles (+2,107)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,786 miles
- Test number
- 643372048014
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass26,679 miles (+2,243)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,679 miles
- Test number
- 472894947068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,436 miles
- Test number
- 194094446416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R989 CWA
- Does R989 CWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R989 CWA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R989 CWA?
- The MOT on R989 CWA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R989 CWA done?
- R989 CWA was recorded at 86,807 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
- Has R989 CWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R989 CWA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2008.
- Has the mileage on R989 CWA 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 R989 CWA find?
- R989 CWA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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