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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc

S14 JAPMOT history

S14 JAP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S14 JAP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,224 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 JAP was last recorded at 76,224 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,727 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
497 miles
Average per year
2,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,224 miles
  • 2025 – 75,727 miles
  • 2024 – 74,574 miles
  • 2023 – 73,507 miles
  • 2022 – 72,612 miles
  • 2021 – 71,314 miles
  • 2020 – 70,760 miles
  • 2019 – 68,072 miles
  • 2018 – 64,723 miles
  • 2017 – 62,407 miles
  • 2016 – 60,378 miles
  • 2015 – 58,363 miles
  • 2014 – 56,475 miles
  • 2013 – 54,858 miles
  • 2012 – 51,851 miles
  • 2011 – 48,853 miles
  • 2010 – 43,414 miles
  • 2009 – 38,063 miles
  • 2008 – 31,958 miles
  • 2007 – 28,076 miles
  • 2006 – 24,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    419302074248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,224 miles (+497)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    514559588743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,727 miles (+1,153)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    193731883058
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass74,574 miles (+1,067)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    432772274389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass73,507 miles (+895)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    125534293499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  6. Pass72,612 miles (+1,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    396658318717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,314 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    639517940392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,760 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    737519251996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass68,072 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    366214032315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass64,723 miles (+2,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    821538710470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass62,407 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,407 miles
    Test number
    966389016884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass60,378 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    261701837672
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass58,363 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    789543905217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,475 miles (+1,617)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    379283904261
    • NoteDrivers washer jet partially blocked but still provides sufficient liquid
    • NoteGlow plug light on
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass54,858 miles (+3,007)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    759460303223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass51,851 miles (+2,998)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,851 miles
    Test number
    567281692123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass48,853 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    627601201207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted
  18. Fail48,853 miles (+5,439)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    648281701218
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted
  19. Pass43,414 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,414 miles
    Test number
    753182200224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass38,063 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    413631009254
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Fail38,063 miles (+6,105)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    111891709265
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass31,958 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    391834008200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,076 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    344418897132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,367 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    162398496130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,309 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    113205696162
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S14 JAP

Does S14 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 JAP is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 JAP?
The MOT on S14 JAP is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 JAP done?
S14 JAP was recorded at 76,224 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,588 miles a year.
Has S14 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 JAP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 JAP 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 S14 JAP find?
S14 JAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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