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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc

S3 TYPMOT history

S3 TYP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

S3 TYP blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
219,069 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TYP was last recorded at 219,069 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,517 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,552 miles
Average per year
6,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,069 miles
  • 2025 – 215,517 miles
  • 2024 – 211,261 miles
  • 2023 – 204,392 miles
  • 2022 – 196,158 miles
  • 2020 – 191,044 miles
  • 2019 – 187,563 miles
  • 2018 – 182,545 miles
  • 2017 – 176,489 miles
  • 2016 – 170,818 miles
  • 2015 – 162,456 miles
  • 2013 – 148,999 miles
  • 2012 – 142,140 miles
  • 2011 – 133,054 miles
  • 2010 – 121,325 miles
  • 2009 – 111,016 miles
  • 2008 – 106,382 miles
  • 2007 – 99,324 miles
  • 2006 – 92,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,069 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.

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking Point

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,069 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    219,069 miles
    Test number
    776864137289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,517 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    215,517 miles
    Test number
    187463931114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail215,502 miles (+4,241)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,502 miles
    Test number
    255476594313
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch strut top under expansion bottle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corrode and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass211,261 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    211,261 miles
    Test number
    393833605068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail211,248 miles (+6,856)1 dangerous3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,248 miles
    Test number
    336199796801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass204,392 miles (+8,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    204,392 miles
    Test number
    709065313167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass196,158 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,158 miles
    Test number
    220782620764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass191,044 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    191,044 miles
    Test number
    932752189046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass187,563 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,563 miles
    Test number
    938612837333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,545 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,545 miles
    Test number
    750777878000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,489 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    176,489 miles
    Test number
    778549213765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,818 miles (+1,550)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,818 miles
    Test number
    226506018109
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust and bracket corroded

  13. Pass169,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,268 miles
    Test number
    472563350751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail169,268 miles (+6,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,268 miles
    Test number
    736893221623
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass162,456 miles (+13,457)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,456 miles
    Test number
    486473375133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,999 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    148,999 miles
    Test number
    327538413479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.

  17. Fail148,986 miles (+6,846)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,986 miles
    Test number
    685324213277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.

  18. Pass142,140 miles (+9,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,140 miles
    Test number
    898602222256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass133,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    318555311280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,054 miles (+11,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    179694411206
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass121,325 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,325 miles
    Test number
    371000710461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,016 miles
    Test number
    250655409419
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass111,016 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,016 miles
    Test number
    730455609120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,382 miles (+7,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    344756208232
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  25. Fail99,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    450622917297
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass99,324 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    521802117201
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass92,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,993 miles
    Test number
    453699006262
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail92,993 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,993 miles
    Test number
    512019106270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S3 TYP

Does S3 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TYP is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TYP?
The MOT on S3 TYP is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TYP done?
S3 TYP was recorded at 219,069 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,314 miles a year.
Has S3 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TYP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TYP 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 TYP find?
S3 TYP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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