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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

S20 AKLMOT history

S20 AKL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S20 AKL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,341 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 AKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 AKL was last recorded at 74,341 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,783 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,558 miles
Average per year
2,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,341 miles
  • 2025 – 67,783 miles
  • 2024 – 63,860 miles
  • 2023 – 56,035 miles
  • 2022 – 51,701 miles
  • 2021 – 51,295 miles
  • 2020 – 50,681 miles
  • 2019 – 50,036 miles
  • 2018 – 49,521 miles
  • 2017 – 48,952 miles
  • 2016 – 47,566 miles
  • 2015 – 46,617 miles
  • 2014 – 45,832 miles
  • 2013 – 45,082 miles
  • 2012 – 44,159 miles
  • 2011 – 42,981 miles
  • 2010 – 40,024 miles
  • 2009 – 38,232 miles
  • 2008 – 32,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE/PERISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear SIDEWALL PERISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front HEADLAMP PINKY HID

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,341 miles (+6,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    569717895498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass67,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    145769133388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2- 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,783 miles (+3,923)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    399039909441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2- 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    445533748102
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail63,858 miles (+7,823)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    146842454569
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    356413951753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail56,035 miles (+4,334)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    845793781220
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,701 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    324718185043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    839981155362
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail51,295 miles (+614)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    393357917564
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    874543836093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,681 miles (+645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    385340849716
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass50,036 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    967767998981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,521 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    262546447435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE/PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SIDEWALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEADLAMP PINKY HID
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED FACE

  15. Fail49,521 miles (+569)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    193115470212
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED SPLIT TO CORDS 235/45/17Y (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE/PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SIDEWALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HEADLAMP PINKY HID
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED FACE
    • AdvisoryWIPER BLADE POOR AND O/S/F WASHER JET

  16. Pass48,952 miles (+1,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    853206794231
    • AdvisoryCentral Wiper is showing signs of wear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has multiple cracks.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,566 miles (+949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    415265782329
    • AdvisoryChild seats

  18. Pass46,617 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    176272925445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,832 miles (+750)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    298244814073
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner side wall tyrea on 4mm
    • NoteUnderside of car corriored

  20. Pass45,082 miles (+923)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    109074313464
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteSlight wear on both the front brake discs

  21. Pass44,159 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    935005202095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,981 miles
    Test number
    196488221467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,979 miles (+2,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,979 miles
    Test number
    888057921013
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass40,024 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    900174310083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    702219209071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,231 miles (+5,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,231 miles
    Test number
    171888409075
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass32,902 miles (+200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    222220438023
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

  28. Fail32,702 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    132295728007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about S20 AKL

Does S20 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 AKL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 AKL?
The MOT on S20 AKL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 AKL done?
S20 AKL was recorded at 74,341 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,292 miles a year.
Has S20 AKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 AKL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 AKL 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 S20 AKL find?
S20 AKL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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