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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

S10 KBSMOT history

S10 KBS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 295,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S10 KBS blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
295,066 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 KBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 KBS was last recorded at 295,066 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2019: 226,583 miles, lower than 260,195 miles on 12 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
291,105 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,961 miles
Average per year
12,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 295,066 miles
  • 2025 – 291,105 miles
  • 2023 – 286,265 miles
  • 2022 – 275,380 miles
  • 2021 – 270,563 miles
  • 2020 – 266,585 miles
  • 2019 – 226,583 miles
  • 2017 – 252,950 miles
  • 2016 – 234,645 miles
  • 2014 – 219,530 miles
  • 2013 – 191,354 miles
  • 2012 – 170,694 miles
  • 2011 – 146,994 miles
  • 2010 – 126,406 miles
  • 2009 – 105,602 miles
  • 2008 – 80,472 miles
  • 2007 – 58,773 miles
  • 2005 – 46,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,066 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,066 miles (+3,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    295,066 miles
    Test number
    487518994456
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass291,105 miles (+4,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    291,105 miles
    Test number
    460255924764
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass286,265 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    286,265 miles
    Test number
    778468998266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass281,755 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    281,755 miles
    Test number
    190172227092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass275,380 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    275,380 miles
    Test number
    808689826739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail275,378 miles (+4,815)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,378 miles
    Test number
    250520136226
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass270,563 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    270,563 miles
    Test number
    306797048266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass266,585 miles (+40,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    266,585 miles
    Test number
    531345378146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail226,583 miles (-33,612)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,583 miles
    Test number
    546847543206
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass260,195 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    260,195 miles
    Test number
    992601193310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass252,950 miles (+7,838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    252,950 miles
    Test number
    695334569224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass245,112 miles (+10,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    245,112 miles
    Test number
    175862441949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass234,645 miles (+15,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    234,645 miles
    Test number
    401220937659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass219,530 miles (+15,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    219,530 miles
    Test number
    185783954334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass204,043 miles (+12,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    204,043 miles
    Test number
    737517104014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass191,354 miles (+20,660)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    191,354 miles
    Test number
    167732103400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass170,694 miles (+23,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    170,694 miles
    Test number
    536195702013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass146,994 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    146,994 miles
    Test number
    966834311027
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted around edges

  19. Fail146,994 miles (+20,588)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,994 miles
    Test number
    987394111007
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted around edges

  20. Pass126,406 miles (+20,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    126,406 miles
    Test number
    663305800092
    • NoteOnly one horn working

  21. Fail105,602 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    122690929426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass105,602 miles (+25,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    202430729023
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,472 miles (+21,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    494406518067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass58,773 miles (+12,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    450345327089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm ball joint gaiters split

  25. Pass46,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    112489095238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 KBS

Does S10 KBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 KBS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 KBS?
The MOT on S10 KBS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 KBS done?
S10 KBS was recorded at 295,066 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 12,279 miles a year.
Has S10 KBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 KBS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S10 KBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S10 KBS find?
S10 KBS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: both outer sills slightly corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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