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Mercedes-Benz E

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S38 RBHMOT history

S38 RBH is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 80,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S38 RBH purple Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,044 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 RBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 RBH was last recorded at 80,044 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,902 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,142 miles
Average per year
1,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,044 miles
  • 2025 – 77,902 miles
  • 2024 – 75,690 miles
  • 2023 – 73,793 miles
  • 2022 – 73,790 miles
  • 2021 – 73,738 miles
  • 2020 – 73,732 miles
  • 2019 – 73,530 miles
  • 2018 – 73,518 miles
  • 2017 – 73,490 miles
  • 2016 – 73,441 miles
  • 2015 – 73,380 miles
  • 2014 – 71,968 miles
  • 2013 – 71,110 miles
  • 2012 – 70,823 miles
  • 2011 – 70,502 miles
  • 2010 – 67,860 miles
  • 2009 – 65,625 miles
  • 2008 – 65,493 miles
  • 2007 – 62,944 miles
  • 2006 – 60,517 miles
  • 2005 – 57,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,044 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,044 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    232437303832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    309127509998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail77,902 miles (+2,212)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    250869649630
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,690 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    534343709653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,793 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    622733117662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    249127280094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,790 miles (+52)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    216960291974
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    196459946560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,738 miles (+6)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    307407186965
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,732 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,732 miles
    Test number
    403863866154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,530 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    618331597764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,518 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    248918192655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,490 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    906619882973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,441 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    710002198880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,380 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    618542325224
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on iner edges

  16. Fail73,380 miles (+1,412)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    869542325211
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on iner edges

  17. Pass71,968 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    386990324206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail71,110 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    467991023236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass71,110 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    858801223245
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass70,823 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    276592922268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail70,822 miles (+320)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    249411022270
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass70,502 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    869210921275
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass67,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    203319610212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,860 miles (+2,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    744119110211
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass65,625 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    403687619286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear reg plate starting to deteriorate

  26. Fail65,625 miles (+132)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    774237119252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear reg plate starting to deteriorate

  27. Pass65,493 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    614471528299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    340050227270
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass62,944 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    380090727402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,517 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    870610626213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    491541025225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail57,420 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    841541825279
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S38 RBH

Does S38 RBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 RBH is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 RBH?
The MOT on S38 RBH is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 RBH done?
S38 RBH was recorded at 80,044 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,079 miles a year.
Has S38 RBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 RBH has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 RBH 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 RBH find?
S38 RBH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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