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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

S23 JELMOT history

S23 JEL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 227,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

S23 JEL blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
227,614 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JEL was last recorded at 227,614 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,612 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 227,614 miles
  • 2021 – 218,317 miles
  • 2020 – 214,039 miles
  • 2019 – 201,691 miles
  • 2018 – 186,866 miles
  • 2017 – 175,432 miles
  • 2016 – 161,538 miles
  • 2015 – 148,772 miles
  • 2014 – 137,279 miles
  • 2013 – 130,073 miles
  • 2012 – 124,454 miles
  • 2011 – 106,273 miles
  • 2010 – 90,049 miles
  • 2009 – 80,210 miles
  • 2008 – 65,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,614 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    227,614 miles
    Test number
    694644710421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Fail227,612 miles (+9,295)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,612 miles
    Test number
    949946993060
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass218,317 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    218,317 miles
    Test number
    837520509069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail218,307 miles (+4,268)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,307 miles
    Test number
    423398832444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass214,039 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    214,039 miles
    Test number
    881928620961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass201,691 miles (+14,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    201,691 miles
    Test number
    479010482229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,866 miles (+11,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    186,866 miles
    Test number
    560034158259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,432 miles (+13,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    175,432 miles
    Test number
    499844529602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,538 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,538 miles
    Test number
    914469792955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,772 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    247005301729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail148,737 miles (+11,458)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,737 miles
    Test number
    296895381186
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass137,279 miles (+7,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,279 miles
    Test number
    517788714316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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. Pass130,073 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    565276313336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,454 miles (+18,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,454 miles
    Test number
    688201222344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass106,273 miles (+16,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    816135611374
    • 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)
  16. Pass90,049 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    790642910383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,210 miles (+14,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    631503479257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    352216578432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,637 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    830516878208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 JEL

Does S23 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 JEL expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 JEL?
The MOT on S23 JEL expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 JEL done?
S23 JEL was recorded at 227,614 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 11,468 miles a year.
Has S23 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JEL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 JEL 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 JEL find?
S23 JEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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