Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc
S18 CAXMOT history
S18 CAX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 143,159 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 CAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 CAX was last recorded at 143,159 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 12,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 130,938 miles · 5 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,221 miles
- Average per year
- 10,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,159 miles
- 2023 – 130,938 miles
- 2022 – 111,376 miles
- 2021 – 97,471 miles
- 2020 – 91,017 miles
- 2019 – 79,819 miles
- 2018 – 68,991 miles
- 2017 – 64,072 miles
- 2016 – 52,246 miles
- 2015 – 41,008 miles
- 2014 – 26,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,159 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 143,159 miles
- Test number
- 712536705992
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
Fail143,159 miles (+12,221)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,159 miles
- Test number
- 536569400761
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
Pass130,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 130,938 miles
- Test number
- 172210707531
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail130,937 miles (+19,561)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,937 miles
- Test number
- 223376128213
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass111,376 miles (+13,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 111,376 miles
- Test number
- 634868680913
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass97,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 97,471 miles
- Test number
- 317766252054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,471 miles (+6,454)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,471 miles
- Test number
- 799681036917
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass91,017 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,017 miles
- Test number
- 199646228704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail91,016 miles (+11,197)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,016 miles
- Test number
- 338490313583
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,819 miles (+10,828)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 79,819 miles
- Test number
- 724353265478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,991 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 68,991 miles
- Test number
- 292521800979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,072 miles (+11,826)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,072 miles
- Test number
- 515838247249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,246 miles (+11,238)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 52,246 miles
- Test number
- 107250030899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,008 miles (+14,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,008 miles
- Test number
- 535103445046
- 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)
Pass26,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 26,519 miles
- Test number
- 186653164006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 CAX
- Does S18 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S18 CAX expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S18 CAX?
- The MOT on S18 CAX expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S18 CAX done?
- S18 CAX was recorded at 143,159 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 10,712 miles a year.
- Has S18 CAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 CAX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 CAX 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 S18 CAX find?
- S18 CAX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen; undertrays fitted at time of test.
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