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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

S21 GOLMOT history

S21 GOL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

S21 GOL blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
102,204 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 GOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 GOL was last recorded at 102,204 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 6,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,086 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,118 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,204 miles
  • 2022 – 96,086 miles
  • 2021 – 89,598 miles
  • 2020 – 81,460 miles
  • 2019 – 70,520 miles
  • 2018 – 57,845 miles
  • 2017 – 52,361 miles
  • 2016 – 47,333 miles
  • 2015 – 43,220 miles
  • 2014 – 40,923 miles
  • 2013 – 38,681 miles
  • 2012 – 36,555 miles
  • 2011 – 34,743 miles
  • 2010 – 32,792 miles
  • 2009 – 29,443 miles
  • 2008 – 25,494 miles
  • 2007 – 20,769 miles
  • 2006 – 16,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,204 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,204 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    381390430474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail102,204 miles (+6,118)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    884756152523
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass96,086 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    659298635704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail95,850 miles (+6,252)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    169365939045
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass89,598 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,598 miles
    Test number
    900435705922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,593 miles (+8,133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    722051359277
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,460 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    161329311975
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,460 miles (+10,940)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    983371663958
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,520 miles (+12,675)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    196310551562
    • AdvisoryExhaust system clamps and mounts corroded. Rear section brace detached.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavy lip on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement. Pressed into hub unit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement. Pressed into hub unit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,845 miles (+5,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    598626710259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked

  11. Pass52,361 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    610000496958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,333 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    412836855910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,220 miles (+2,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    937180405142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,923 miles (+2,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    175960504142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass38,681 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    136654493496
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth wearing low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail38,681 miles (+2,126)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    115913493468
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth wearing low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,555 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    577002402144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,743 miles (+1,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    278284571044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    153875980415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,792 miles (+3,349)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    123394480437
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Note225/55/16
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approaching minimum
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  21. Pass29,443 miles (+3,949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    354389069014
    • NoteO/S Front Torque control arm ball joint cover come away

  22. Pass25,494 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,494 miles
    Test number
    103746368004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,769 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,769 miles
    Test number
    191218457071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    301005076062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 GOL

Does S21 GOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 GOL expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 GOL?
The MOT on S21 GOL expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 GOL done?
S21 GOL was recorded at 102,204 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has S21 GOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 GOL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 GOL 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 GOL find?
S21 GOL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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