Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
S30 VELMOT history
S30 VEL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 330,819 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 330,819 km
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 22,301 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 VEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 VEL was last recorded at 330,819 km on 22 Jan 2026, 16,201 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Oct 2022: 235,142 km, lower than 236,609 km on 1 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 314,618 km · 26 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,201 km
- Average per year
- 22,301 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 330,819 km
- 2024 – 314,618 km
- 2023 – 278,047 km
- 2022 – 235,142 km
- 2021 – 236,609 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass330,819 km
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass330,819 km (+16,201)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 330,819 km
- Test number
- 272358382374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass314,618 km (+36,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 314,618 km
- Test number
- 459826298210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass278,047 km
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 278,047 km
- Test number
- 387507645942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail278,046 miles4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,046 miles
- Test number
- 670680290774
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass235,142 km (-1,467)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 235,142 km
- Test number
- 597688082605
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both front inner wings
Pass236,609 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 236,609 km
- Test number
- 986715230780
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,920 miles (+28,902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,920 miles
- Test number
- 527936288190
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass102,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,018 miles
- Test number
- 308402379208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,986 miles (+9,769)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,986 miles
- Test number
- 848304432486
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,217 miles (+1,268)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,217 miles
- Test number
- 558994234443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,949 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,949 miles
- Test number
- 735613328343
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre inner worn
Pass87,579 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 87,579 miles
- Test number
- 510411107422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,032 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 338666270809
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail82,032 miles (+5,818)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 590937393718
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,214 miles (+5,651)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,214 miles
- Test number
- 735832545028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,563 miles (+6,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 70,563 miles
- Test number
- 959778524084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,933 miles (+8,004)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,933 miles
- Test number
- 936199793055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,929 miles (+10,245)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,929 miles
- Test number
- 235818402461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,684 miles (+12,382)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,684 miles
- Test number
- 538541601184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,302 miles
- Test number
- 503293500120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 VEL
- Does S30 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 VEL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 VEL?
- The MOT on S30 VEL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 VEL done?
- S30 VEL was recorded at 330,819 km at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 22,301 km a year.
- Has S30 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 VEL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S30 VEL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S30 VEL find?
- S30 VEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 2 more.
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