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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

S222 AHCMOT history

S222 AHC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S222 AHC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,712 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S222 AHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S222 AHC was last recorded at 195,712 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,864 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,848 miles
Average per year
9,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,712 miles
  • 2025 – 188,864 miles
  • 2024 – 187,796 miles
  • 2023 – 185,369 miles
  • 2022 – 181,876 miles
  • 2021 – 170,130 miles
  • 2020 – 162,176 miles
  • 2019 – 145,374 miles
  • 2018 – 135,352 miles
  • 2017 – 127,708 miles
  • 2015 – 109,251 miles
  • 2014 – 106,980 miles
  • 2013 – 99,221 miles
  • 2012 – 90,129 miles
  • 2011 – 74,039 miles
  • 2010 – 57,448 miles
  • 2009 – 40,674 miles
  • 2008 – 24,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,712 miles (+6,848)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,712 miles
    Test number
    305646932114
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass188,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,864 miles
    Test number
    533701659078
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail188,864 miles (+1,068)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,864 miles
    Test number
    638564430764
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,796 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,796 miles
    Test number
    653656461884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail187,788 miles (+2,419)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,788 miles
    Test number
    115537486927
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass185,369 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    185,369 miles
    Test number
    231252510476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,876 miles (+11,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,876 miles
    Test number
    892163760664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,130 miles (+7,954)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,130 miles
    Test number
    600136408091
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass162,176 miles (+16,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,176 miles
    Test number
    967490493762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,374 miles (+10,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,374 miles
    Test number
    966122814834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass135,352 miles (+7,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    104566300089
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets corroded/broken

  12. Pass127,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,708 miles
    Test number
    631966823671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail127,707 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    738924802409
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass190,933 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    190,933 km
    Test number
    630125368576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,251 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    547610985085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,980 miles (+7,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    317516834062
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass99,221 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    426716433082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,213 miles (+9,084)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    657783533049
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount is fractured
    • NoteTemparary lights are activated on the rear

  19. Pass90,129 miles (+16,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    927321822105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,039 miles
    Test number
    407705421185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail74,039 miles (+16,591)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,039 miles
    Test number
    929785921145
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass57,448 miles (+16,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    492010940144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,674 miles (+15,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    252853249107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    142056368038
    • NoteSmoke reading to low to get print out

Questions about S222 AHC

Does S222 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S222 AHC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S222 AHC?
The MOT on S222 AHC is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S222 AHC done?
S222 AHC was recorded at 195,712 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 9,450 miles a year.
Has S222 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S222 AHC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S222 AHC 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 S222 AHC find?
S222 AHC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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