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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

S44 GUSMOT history

S44 GUS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

S44 GUS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
100,550 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 GUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 GUS was last recorded at 100,550 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 1,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,188 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,362 miles
Average per year
3,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,550 miles
  • 2021 – 99,188 miles
  • 2020 – 98,551 miles
  • 2019 – 94,357 miles
  • 2018 – 88,819 miles
  • 2017 – 84,162 miles
  • 2016 – 80,576 miles
  • 2015 – 77,389 miles
  • 2014 – 72,411 miles
  • 2013 – 67,955 miles
  • 2012 – 65,026 miles
  • 2011 – 59,351 miles
  • 2010 – 56,489 miles
  • 2009 – 53,285 miles
  • 2008 – 51,309 miles
  • 2007 – 46,511 miles
  • 2006 – 41,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,550 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,550 miles (+1,362)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,550 miles
    Test number
    593684827341
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass99,188 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    163380272677
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,188 miles (+637)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    197969349311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,551 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    802723094137
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail98,541 miles (+4,184)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    845090979421
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass94,357 miles (+5,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    168547913725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    718319617614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,819 miles (+4,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    791255582271
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass84,162 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    165035236861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,576 miles (+3,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    787911887480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass77,389 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    618604035029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass72,411 miles (+4,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    749285234026
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass67,955 miles (+2,929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    937266733037
    • 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 ball joint dust covers split.

  14. Pass65,026 miles (+5,675)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    208645332074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSrs warning lamp on

  15. Pass59,351 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    468983431015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,489 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    373393630052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,285 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    261871539091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,309 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    593122238014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,511 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    763472337040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,504 miles (+5,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,504 miles
    Test number
    752511637032
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass41,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    103716616012
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged. † †Nearside front bottom ball joint - slight free play

Questions about S44 GUS

Does S44 GUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 GUS expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 GUS?
The MOT on S44 GUS expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 GUS done?
S44 GUS was recorded at 100,550 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
Has S44 GUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 GUS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S44 GUS 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 S44 GUS find?
S44 GUS passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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