Mercedes-Benz E
Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc
RBE 714MOT history
RBE 714 is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 95,976 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RBE 714
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RBE 714 was last recorded at 95,976 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,968 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,976 miles
- 2025 – 95,968 miles
- 2024 – 95,255 miles
- 2023 – 92,965 miles
- 2022 – 90,373 miles
- 2021 – 89,545 miles
- 2020 – 89,288 miles
- 2019 – 88,933 miles
- 2018 – 88,445 miles
- 2016 – 87,235 miles
- 2015 – 86,462 miles
- 2014 – 85,679 miles
- 2013 – 85,038 miles
- 2012 – 83,704 miles
- 2011 – 82,840 miles
- 2010 – 81,617 miles
- 2009 – 80,466 miles
- 2008 – 78,819 miles
- 2007 – 77,259 miles
- 2006 – 75,627 miles
- 2005 – 71,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 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.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,976 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 95,976 miles
- Test number
- 209925696831
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,976 miles (+8)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,976 miles
- Test number
- 748768212337
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,968 miles (+713)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 95,968 miles
- Test number
- 593332710236
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody trims fitted restricting the view
Pass95,255 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 95,255 miles
- Test number
- 403011786794
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,247 miles (+2,282)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,247 miles
- Test number
- 887637388675
- MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,965 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,965 miles
- Test number
- 697937244944
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryCataylic converter rattle
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills and wheel arches
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Fail92,965 miles (+2,592)1 dangerous12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,965 miles
- Test number
- 435469003994
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryCataylic converter rattle
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills and wheel arches
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass90,373 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 90,373 miles
- Test number
- 499131215751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,545 miles (+257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 89,545 miles
- Test number
- 757118971299
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass89,288 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,288 miles
- Test number
- 502389116056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,933 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,933 miles
- Test number
- 378662553575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,932 miles (+487)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,932 miles
- Test number
- 905863365993
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,445 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 88,445 miles
- Test number
- 853425012620
- AdvisorySmall splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall
- AdvisoryTemporary repair to drivers door mirror
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 820081211957
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOSF mirror body damage
Pass87,235 miles (+773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 87,235 miles
- Test number
- 501863107344
- AdvisoryTemporary repair to offside door mirror
Pass86,462 miles (+783)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 86,462 miles
- Test number
- 549557715233
- NoteTemporary repair to offside door mirror
Pass85,679 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 85,679 miles
- Test number
- 827796624207
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail85,678 miles (+640)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,678 miles
- Test number
- 788426524255
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,038 miles (+1,334)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,038 miles
- Test number
- 179615923261
- NoteBoth front tyres have been run flat
Pass83,704 miles (+864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,704 miles
- Test number
- 395315032485
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,840 miles (+1,223)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 82,840 miles
- Test number
- 858665421216
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCovers fitted to outer sills
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteRear no plate in poor condition
- NoteSlight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing
Pass81,617 miles (+1,151)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 81,617 miles
- Test number
- 723829220261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear no plate in poor condition
Pass80,466 miles (+1,647)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,466 miles
- Test number
- 100695029268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,819 miles (+1,560)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 78,819 miles
- Test number
- 391251938287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,259 miles (+1,632)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 77,259 miles
- Test number
- 644501147259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,627 miles (+3,959)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 75,627 miles
- Test number
- 741526326206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 71,668 miles
- Test number
- 342083125259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,668 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,668 miles
- Test number
- 803113025294
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about RBE 714
- What vehicle is registration RBE 714 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RBE 714 on a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RBE 714 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBE 714 is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RBE 714?
- The MOT on RBE 714 is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RBE 714 done?
- RBE 714 was recorded at 95,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
- Has RBE 714 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RBE 714 has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on RBE 714 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 RBE 714 find?
- RBE 714 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front exhaust mounting defective; front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.
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