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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

S21 EVJMOT history

S21 EVJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 211,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

S21 EVJ grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
211,694 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 EVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S21 EVJ was last recorded at 211,694 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,768 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
12,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 211,694 miles
  • 2022 – 209,768 miles
  • 2021 – 207,258 miles
  • 2020 – 205,130 miles
  • 2019 – 201,395 miles
  • 2017 – 195,130 miles
  • 2016 – 184,536 miles
  • 2015 – 154,317 miles
  • 2014 – 112,892 miles
  • 2013 – 62,311 miles
  • 2011 – 55,142 miles
  • 2010 – 45,430 miles
  • 2009 – 35,142 miles
  • 2008 – 27,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail211,694 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT LOWER REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH BROKEN (7.12 (d))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail211,694 miles (+1,926)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,694 miles
    Test number
    837961061803
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT LOWER REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH BROKEN (7.12 (d))

  2. Pass209,768 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    209,768 miles
    Test number
    962348534996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball-joint front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,330 miles (+2,072)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,330 miles
    Test number
    881688286427
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced DIP LAMP DAMAGED AND LENS BROKEN GIVING NO AIM READINGS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass207,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    207,258 miles
    Test number
    776640048033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail207,258 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,258 miles
    Test number
    119201102285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass205,130 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    205,130 miles
    Test number
    563384090831
    • 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))

  7. Pass201,395 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,395 miles
    Test number
    612206476569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail201,341 miles (+6,211)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,341 miles
    Test number
    874852590819
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass195,130 miles (+10,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    195,130 miles
    Test number
    910042548106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres outer edge has several gouges in outer wall but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyres outer edge has several gouges on outer edge but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryVehicle appears to smoke slightly on idle

  10. Pass184,536 miles (+30,219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    184,536 miles
    Test number
    971231153529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,317 miles (+41,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    317620042489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,892 miles (+50,581)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    509105244297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass62,311 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    598805233191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,142 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    478247651464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,430 miles (+10,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    884674260375
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyre treads bald on inside edges

  16. Pass35,142 miles (+8,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,142 miles
    Test number
    210745069356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass27,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,119 miles
    Test number
    220038358315
    • 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)

Questions about S21 EVJ

Does S21 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 EVJ expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 EVJ?
The MOT on S21 EVJ expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 EVJ done?
S21 EVJ was recorded at 211,694 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 12,759 miles a year.
Has S21 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 EVJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 EVJ 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 S21 EVJ find?
S21 EVJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front lower arm ball joint; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front lower rear arm ball joint; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 2 more.

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