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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

S23 JOSMOT history

S23 JOS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

S23 JOS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,867 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JOS was last recorded at 102,867 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 6,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,829 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,038 miles
Average per year
4,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,867 miles
  • 2024 – 96,829 miles
  • 2023 – 90,512 miles
  • 2022 – 88,422 miles
  • 2021 – 86,061 miles
  • 2020 – 82,128 miles
  • 2019 – 77,487 miles
  • 2018 – 74,652 miles
  • 2017 – 70,333 miles
  • 2016 – 68,157 miles
  • 2015 – 57,665 miles
  • 2014 – 48,800 miles
  • 2013 – 42,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,867 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front drop link upper and lower dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,867 miles (+6,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    758760049538
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front drop link upper and lower dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass96,829 miles (+6,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    977476360643
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass90,512 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    573617380262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass88,422 miles (+2,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,422 miles
    Test number
    471466005726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass86,061 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    721767606549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,128 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    980159850809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,487 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    396644043661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,652 miles (+4,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    860622368555
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass70,333 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    858170927502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,157 miles (+10,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    805539975858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,665 miles (+8,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    678259353387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass48,800 miles (+6,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    729922114368
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass42,401 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,401 miles
    Test number
    427506033334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,011 miles (+77)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,011 miles
    Test number
    819926223365
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass41,934 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    867659193169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,859 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,859 miles
    Test number
    425364143172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to side wall
    • NoteOffside park brake has low effort
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S23 JOS

Does S23 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 JOS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 JOS?
The MOT on S23 JOS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 JOS done?
S23 JOS was recorded at 102,867 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,995 miles a year.
Has S23 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JOS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on S23 JOS 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 JOS find?
S23 JOS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front drop link upper and lower dust covers deteriorated; front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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