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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

S38 CDEMOT history

S38 CDE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S38 CDE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
146,233 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 CDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 CDE was last recorded at 146,233 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,148 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,233 miles
  • 2025 – 146,148 miles
  • 2024 – 145,998 miles
  • 2023 – 145,904 miles
  • 2022 – 145,761 miles
  • 2021 – 145,493 miles
  • 2020 – 145,459 miles
  • 2019 – 145,386 miles
  • 2016 – 145,237 miles
  • 2014 – 142,952 miles
  • 2013 – 136,680 miles
  • 2012 – 132,679 miles
  • 2011 – 128,024 miles
  • 2010 – 117,716 miles
  • 2008 – 106,247 miles
  • 2007 – 90,354 miles
  • 2006 – 81,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,233 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.

  • Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,233 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    146,233 miles
    Test number
    507088452948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,148 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    694691436699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,998 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,998 miles
    Test number
    640376973472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,904 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,904 miles
    Test number
    274058836120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,761 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,761 miles
    Test number
    757741903553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,493 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,493 miles
    Test number
    822035286255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,459 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    519371808079
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,386 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,386 miles
    Test number
    192541804833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,237 miles (+2,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,237 miles
    Test number
    345479372156
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  10. Pass142,952 miles (+6,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,952 miles
    Test number
    746446644331
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass136,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    208645943371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail136,680 miles (+4,001)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    297765343352
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass132,679 miles (+4,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,679 miles
    Test number
    486021032433
    • NoteRear suspension pipe conditions

  14. Pass128,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    406800751458
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  15. Fail128,024 miles (+10,308)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    317528741390
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  16. Pass117,716 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,716 miles
    Test number
    543803870145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to front to rear fuel pipe
    • NoteOs ns rear brake discs pitted

  17. Fail117,716 miles (+11,469)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,716 miles
    Test number
    894943370188
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to front to rear fuel pipe
    • NoteOs ns rear brake discs pitted

  18. Pass106,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,247 miles
    Test number
    773959058346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,247 miles (+15,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,247 miles
    Test number
    473047548462
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass90,354 miles (+8,375)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    263067457411
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCenter brake light not working
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on the edges

  21. Pass81,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,979 miles
    Test number
    972461586105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S38 CDE

Does S38 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 CDE is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 CDE?
The MOT on S38 CDE is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 CDE done?
S38 CDE was recorded at 146,233 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has S38 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 CDE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on S38 CDE 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 S38 CDE find?
S38 CDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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