Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc
S43 BLGMOT history
S43 BLG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 89,129 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 BLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 BLG was last recorded at 89,129 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 88,116 miles · 24 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,013 miles
- Average per year
- 2,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 89,129 miles
- 2023 – 88,116 miles
- 2022 – 87,530 miles
- 2021 – 86,078 miles
- 2020 – 84,881 miles
- 2019 – 81,684 miles
- 2018 – 80,912 miles
- 2017 – 79,807 miles
- 2016 – 78,906 miles
- 2015 – 76,490 miles
- 2014 – 74,161 miles
- 2013 – 71,964 miles
- 2012 – 69,146 miles
- 2011 – 66,397 miles
- 2010 – 63,057 miles
- 2009 – 61,012 miles
- 2008 – 58,735 miles
- 2007 – 55,725 miles
- 2006 – 52,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,129 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Osf exhaust corroded flexy joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,129 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 89,129 miles
- Test number
- 954818443501
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,116 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,116 miles
- Test number
- 247275840869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,530 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,530 miles
- Test number
- 914592475853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,078 miles (+1,197)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,078 miles
- Test number
- 545017481902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,881 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,881 miles
- Test number
- 683641997403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,684 miles (+772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,684 miles
- Test number
- 813649479175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,912 miles (+1,105)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 80,912 miles
- Test number
- 754443204113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,807 miles
- Test number
- 412167123681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,807 miles (+901)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,807 miles
- Test number
- 291250994290
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass78,906 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,906 miles
- Test number
- 676473245640
- AdvisoryOsf exhaust corroded flexy joint
Fail78,879 miles (+2,389)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,879 miles
- Test number
- 180537704009
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leaking from engine and gearbox areas
- AdvisoryOsf exhaust corroded flexy joint
Pass76,490 miles (+47)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,490 miles
- Test number
- 126816375014
- NoteRear tyres perished
Fail76,443 miles (+2,282)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,443 miles
- Test number
- 999949765021
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass74,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,161 miles
- Test number
- 578000574088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail74,161 miles (+2,197)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,161 miles
- Test number
- 468950974084
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,964 miles (+2,818)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,964 miles
- Test number
- 438651583047
- NotePassenger centre under sill corroded.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass69,146 miles (+2,749)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,146 miles
- Test number
- 505392082022
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,397 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,397 miles
- Test number
- 688613281043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,057 miles (+2,045)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,057 miles
- Test number
- 894178860049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,012 miles (+2,277)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 61,012 miles
- Test number
- 930119289082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,735 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,735 miles
- Test number
- 452186768036
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,735 miles (+3,010)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 58,735 miles
- Test number
- 963876768099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,725 miles (+3,106)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,725 miles
- Test number
- 540283877028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,619 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,619 miles
- Test number
- 350941696447
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass52,619 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,619 miles
- Test number
- 874711296221
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Questions about S43 BLG
- Does S43 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S43 BLG expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S43 BLG?
- The MOT on S43 BLG expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S43 BLG done?
- S43 BLG was recorded at 89,129 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
- Has S43 BLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 BLG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on S43 BLG 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 S43 BLG find?
- S43 BLG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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