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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S3 HPLMOT history

S3 HPL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

S3 HPL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,128 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HPL was last recorded at 100,128 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,110 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,128 miles
  • 2025 – 95,749 miles
  • 2024 – 89,940 miles
  • 2023 – 83,087 miles
  • 2022 – 74,993 miles
  • 2021 – 68,621 miles
  • 2020 – 64,681 miles
  • 2018 – 60,825 miles
  • 2017 – 59,453 miles
  • 2016 – 48,629 miles
  • 2015 – 33,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged but having no affect on emitted lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s/r light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,128 miles (+18)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    537790101452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged but having no affect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,110 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,110 miles
    Test number
    798848179179
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged but having no affect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,749 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    851306736654
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light unit lens damaged, no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail95,749 miles (+5,809)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    997267697828
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears behind cover under floor, and along chassis in n/s front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light unit lens damaged, no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,940 miles (+6,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    682198168861
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open and close
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rest of front to rears due to plastic covers

  6. Pass83,087 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    885907474963
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspensions arm bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,087 miles (+8,094)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    786339583897
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspensions arm bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,993 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    764042266120
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens damaged

  9. Fail74,889 miles (+6,268)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    255508129854
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens damaged

  10. Pass68,621 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    634366101879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass64,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    353484018767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,681 miles (+3,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    435254772056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass60,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    305853543570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,825 miles (+1,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    125784875108
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  15. Pass59,453 miles (+10,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    817889713127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes not covered by under trays (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering most of the underside of the vehicle

  16. Pass48,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    968553473956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,629 miles (+15,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    515311137102
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  18. Pass33,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    269466815227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HPL

Does S3 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HPL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HPL?
The MOT on S3 HPL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HPL done?
S3 HPL was recorded at 100,128 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,326 miles a year.
Has S3 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HPL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 HPL 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 S3 HPL find?
S3 HPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arm bushes, and 8 more.

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