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Mercedes-Benz E

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

S23 DYCMOT history

S23 DYC is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S23 DYC purple Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,492 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DYC was last recorded at 173,492 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,490 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,492 miles
  • 2025 – 170,563 miles
  • 2021 – 168,256 miles
  • 2020 – 166,204 miles
  • 2019 – 162,010 miles
  • 2018 – 153,898 miles
  • 2017 – 139,628 miles
  • 2016 – 122,206 miles
  • 2015 – 103,571 miles
  • 2014 – 92,892 miles
  • 2013 – 92,252 miles
  • 2012 – 92,122 miles
  • 2011 – 91,680 miles
  • 2010 – 91,476 miles
  • 2009 – 88,671 miles
  • 2008 – 87,453 miles
  • 2007 – 81,717 miles
  • 2006 – 71,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,492 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,492 miles
    Test number
    196896368039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,490 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,490 miles
    Test number
    798408033718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,563 miles
    Test number
    901400671123
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail170,563 miles (+2,307)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,563 miles
    Test number
    781130266989
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass168,256 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    798589355230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,204 miles (+4,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,204 miles
    Test number
    626023097056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass162,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    162,010 miles
    Test number
    177741175745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail162,010 miles (+8,112)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,010 miles
    Test number
    675989850601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass153,898 miles (+14,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,898 miles
    Test number
    844944568996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass139,628 miles (+17,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    530937878044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,206 miles (+18,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    129668532217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven inner edge 265/35zr18 marshal (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,571 miles (+10,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    246240585497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass92,892 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,892 miles
    Test number
    429902734152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,252 miles (+130)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    417085543146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn and perished on inside edge

  15. Pass92,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    145475562087
    • NoteCentre box of the exhaust system getting rusty.

  16. Fail92,122 miles (+442)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    738945562030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre box of the exhaust system getting rusty.

  17. Pass91,680 miles (+204)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    128068261424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre smooth on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre smooth on inside edge

  18. Pass91,476 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,476 miles
    Test number
    963936740090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,671 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    992463939057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,453 miles (+5,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    620712248051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,717 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    822586947001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    882497746014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 DYC

Does S23 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DYC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DYC?
The MOT on S23 DYC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DYC done?
S23 DYC was recorded at 173,492 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has S23 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DYC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 DYC 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 S23 DYC find?
S23 DYC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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