Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
RES 731MOT history
RES 731 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 57,629 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RES 731
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RES 731 was last recorded at 57,629 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,283 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,346 miles
- Average per year
- 2,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,629 miles
- 2025 – 51,283 miles
- 2024 – 45,964 miles
- 2022 – 45,599 miles
- 2021 – 44,983 miles
- 2020 – 44,413 miles
- 2019 – 41,952 miles
- 2018 – 40,437 miles
- 2017 – 38,838 miles
- 2016 – 36,668 miles
- 2015 – 34,730 miles
- 2014 – 32,902 miles
- 2013 – 31,352 miles
- 2012 – 28,324 miles
- 2011 – 26,163 miles
- 2010 – 23,235 miles
- 2009 – 21,310 miles
- 2008 – 18,192 miles
- 2007 – 14,522 miles
- 2006 – 12,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,629 miles (+6,346)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 57,629 miles
- Test number
- 261419409114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,283 miles (+5,319)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 51,283 miles
- Test number
- 360864913725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,964 miles (+365)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 45,964 miles
- Test number
- 219106385498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components and pipes
Pass45,599 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 45,599 miles
- Test number
- 972067870442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,983 miles (+570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 44,983 miles
- Test number
- 524308384191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components and pipes
Pass44,413 miles (+2,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 44,413 miles
- Test number
- 161999357918
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass41,952 miles (+1,515)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 41,952 miles
- Test number
- 800580434534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 115958284751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,437 miles (+1,599)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 415506974517
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass38,838 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 38,838 miles
- Test number
- 383201902523
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass36,668 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 36,668 miles
- Test number
- 345871802448
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass34,730 miles (+1,828)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,730 miles
- Test number
- 769529445195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,902 miles (+1,550)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,902 miles
- Test number
- 348196324141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,352 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 31,352 miles
- Test number
- 898779743169
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,324 miles (+2,161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,324 miles
- Test number
- 836110652165
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass26,163 miles (+2,928)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 26,163 miles
- Test number
- 267768441115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,235 miles (+1,925)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 23,235 miles
- Test number
- 843517340148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,310 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 21,310 miles
- Test number
- 904189449129
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,192 miles (+3,670)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 18,192 miles
- Test number
- 932191958102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,522 miles (+2,004)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 14,522 miles
- Test number
- 762234207175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,518 miles
- Test number
- 793624296008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RES 731
- What vehicle is registration RES 731 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RES 731 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Mar 2003. 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 731 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RES 731 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RES 731?
- The MOT on RES 731 is valid until 5 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 731 done?
- RES 731 was recorded at 57,629 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
- Has RES 731 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RES 731 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on RES 731 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 731 find?
- RES 731 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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