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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

S20 RAMMOT history

S20 RAM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

S20 RAM blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,934 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RAM was last recorded at 160,934 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 11,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,247 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,687 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,934 miles
  • 2025 – 149,247 miles
  • 2024 – 138,297 miles
  • 2023 – 125,492 miles
  • 2022 – 113,434 miles
  • 2020 – 106,037 miles
  • 2019 – 105,437 miles
  • 2018 – 99,191 miles
  • 2017 – 93,735 miles
  • 2016 – 90,391 miles
  • 2015 – 87,726 miles
  • 2014 – 84,131 miles
  • 2013 – 81,069 miles
  • 2012 – 76,401 miles
  • 2011 – 75,291 miles
  • 2010 – 70,742 miles
  • 2009 – 64,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,934 miles (+11,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,934 miles
    Test number
    571093252439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass149,247 miles (+113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    724369899883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail149,134 miles (+10,837)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    623653812501
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,297 miles (+55)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,297 miles
    Test number
    444196357315
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail138,242 miles (+12,750)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,242 miles
    Test number
    314850102196
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass125,492 miles (+12,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    303242754981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,434 miles (+325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,434 miles
    Test number
    855974614418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail113,109 miles (+7,072)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    756243747726
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass106,037 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    400016741809
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth parking brake pedal anti slip pad missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail106,036 miles (+599)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    316634622850
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth parking brake pedal anti slip pad missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass105,437 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    404718225205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass99,191 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    642176948696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    924782069533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail93,735 miles (+3,344)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    897588951372
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,391 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    425115699048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,726 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    176779355075
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,726 miles (+3,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    759799155005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,131 miles (+3,062)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    119619554078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass81,069 miles (+4,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,069 miles
    Test number
    217296953015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,401 miles (+1,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    879809152005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres have cuts outer egdes

  21. Pass75,291 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    235824251017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,742 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    794593740019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    860157449060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RAM

Does S20 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RAM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RAM?
The MOT on S20 RAM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RAM done?
S20 RAM was recorded at 160,934 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has S20 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RAM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 RAM 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 RAM find?
S20 RAM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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