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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S3 TSOMOT history

S3 TSO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 290,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

S3 TSO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
290,807 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TSO was last recorded at 290,807 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,392 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
17,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,807 miles
  • 2024 – 278,675 miles
  • 2023 – 269,056 miles
  • 2022 – 269,053 miles
  • 2021 – 253,684 miles
  • 2020 – 243,291 miles
  • 2019 – 241,598 miles
  • 2018 – 236,092 miles
  • 2017 – 201,538 miles
  • 2016 – 171,431 miles
  • 2014 – 77,996 miles
  • 2013 – 48,295 miles
  • 2012 – 40,397 miles
  • 2011 – 38,168 miles
  • 2010 – 29,438 miles
  • 2009 – 20,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,807 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,807 miles (+415)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    290,807 miles
    Test number
    817824519951
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail290,392 miles (+11,717)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,392 miles
    Test number
    731422792052
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass278,675 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    278,675 miles
    Test number
    317615684995
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail278,645 miles (+9,589)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,645 miles
    Test number
    711803570798
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear bottom ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear bottom ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective middle section mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass269,056 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    269,056 miles
    Test number
    698985889662
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail269,053 miles (+15,369)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,053 miles
    Test number
    697325010364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass253,684 miles (+10,393)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    253,684 miles
    Test number
    207413370632
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on edge (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass243,291 miles (+1,693)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    243,291 miles
    Test number
    923748722183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass241,598 miles (+5,506)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    241,598 miles
    Test number
    915736862775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  10. Pass236,092 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    236,092 miles
    Test number
    430477719338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail236,042 miles (+34,504)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,042 miles
    Test number
    238650603803
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass201,538 miles (+30,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    201,538 miles
    Test number
    207602138951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass171,431 miles (+47,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,431 miles
    Test number
    110806193582
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass124,062 miles (+46,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    276584703880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass77,996 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    587107154336
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail77,961 miles (+20,702)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    415666954392
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,259 miles (+8,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    168287904403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    789581223063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,295 miles (+7,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    607598213041
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass40,397 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    128759812018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,168 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,168 miles
    Test number
    315176261268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,438 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    903870660223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    274085779298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TSO

Does S3 TSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 TSO expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 TSO?
The MOT on S3 TSO expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 TSO done?
S3 TSO was recorded at 290,807 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 17,519 miles a year.
Has S3 TSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TSO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TSO 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 TSO find?
S3 TSO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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