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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

RES 681MOT history

RES 681 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

RES 681 grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,072 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RES 681
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RES 681 was last recorded at 177,072 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 4,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,393 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,679 miles
Average per year
9,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,072 miles
  • 2025 – 172,393 miles
  • 2024 – 168,735 miles
  • 2023 – 163,995 miles
  • 2022 – 160,408 miles
  • 2021 – 155,821 miles
  • 2020 – 151,022 miles
  • 2019 – 147,455 miles
  • 2018 – 134,091 miles
  • 2017 – 116,204 miles
  • 2016 – 103,752 miles
  • 2015 – 87,493 miles
  • 2014 – 74,537 miles
  • 2013 – 63,193 miles
  • 2011 – 39,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,072 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,072 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,072 miles
    Test number
    502338330711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,393 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,393 miles
    Test number
    592002806798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,735 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,735 miles
    Test number
    572010306963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,995 miles (+3,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,995 miles
    Test number
    894499013946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    430373196996
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail160,408 miles (+4,587)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,408 miles
    Test number
    581610734399
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass155,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    954989276841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,821 miles (+4,799)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    886917972313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass151,022 miles (+3,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,022 miles
    Test number
    430643425858
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass147,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    744359482008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail147,455 miles (+13,364)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    120821803928
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass134,091 miles (+17,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    699624561370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    546442781553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,202 miles (+12,450)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    805990757637
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,752 miles (+16,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    559682615399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,493 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,493 miles
    Test number
    589746225152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,537 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    649234484080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,193 miles (+23,252)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    186297473405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    347006581116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass39,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    907736281168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RES 681

What vehicle is registration RES 681 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RES 681 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2008. 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 RES 681 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RES 681 is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RES 681?
The MOT on RES 681 is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RES 681 done?
RES 681 was recorded at 177,072 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,064 miles a year.
Has RES 681 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RES 681 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on RES 681 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 RES 681 find?
RES 681 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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