Mercedes Motor Caravan

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S118 EAEMOT history

S118 EAE is a black diesel Mercedes Motor Caravan first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
186,910 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 EAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 EAE was last recorded at 186,910 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,910 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,910 miles
  • 2020 – 186,667 miles
  • 2019 – 186,028 miles
  • 2018 – 186,025 miles
  • 2017 – 185,393 miles
  • 2016 – 184,702 miles
  • 2015 – 184,109 miles
  • 2014 – 183,252 miles
  • 2010 – 177,847 miles
  • 2009 – 170,692 miles
  • 2008 – 165,362 miles
  • 2007 – 156,006 miles
  • 2006 – 144,989 miles
  • 2005 – 136,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,910 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,910 miles
    Test number
    283926477653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,910 miles (+243)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,910 miles
    Test number
    146171120425
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass186,667 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,667 miles
    Test number
    103691788869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    186,028 miles
    Test number
    254526509053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail186,028 miles (+3)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,028 miles
    Test number
    211992543855
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass186,025 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    186,025 miles
    Test number
    587978938112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,393 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    185,393 miles
    Test number
    816636803649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail185,384 miles (+682)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,384 miles
    Test number
    916848760601
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded lots of (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear spring front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass184,702 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    184,702 miles
    Test number
    245983697975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,109 miles
    Test number
    228081455027
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass184,109 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    184,109 miles
    Test number
    888161155056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,252 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    183,252 miles
    Test number
    777939854058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail183,252 miles (+5,405)5 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,252 miles
    Test number
    298176244029
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth complete outer sills corroded

  14. Pass177,847 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    177,847 miles
    Test number
    161166420360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,692 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    170,692 miles
    Test number
    662184629392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,362 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    165,362 miles
    Test number
    300147038392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass156,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    156,006 miles
    Test number
    100516027334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail156,006 miles (+11,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,006 miles
    Test number
    673606527387
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass144,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    144,989 miles
    Test number
    324443586232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,989 miles (+8,884)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,989 miles
    Test number
    272712686210
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass136,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    200766425381
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S118 EAE

Does S118 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 EAE expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 EAE?
The MOT on S118 EAE expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 EAE done?
S118 EAE was recorded at 186,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has S118 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 EAE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S118 EAE 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 S118 EAE find?
S118 EAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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