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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

S4 BWGMOT history

S4 BWG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

S4 BWG silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
60,311 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BWG was last recorded at 60,311 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2007: 18,683 miles, lower than 25,478 miles on 30 Oct 2006.
  • 22 Oct 2010: 32,055 miles, lower than 36,988 miles on 22 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,220 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,311 miles
  • 2024 – 60,220 miles
  • 2023 – 59,873 miles
  • 2022 – 58,831 miles
  • 2019 – 58,666 miles
  • 2018 – 58,085 miles
  • 2017 – 56,505 miles
  • 2016 – 52,734 miles
  • 2015 – 50,276 miles
  • 2014 – 45,985 miles
  • 2013 – 41,832 miles
  • 2012 – 38,602 miles
  • 2011 – 35,667 miles
  • 2010 – 32,055 miles
  • 2009 – 36,988 miles
  • 2008 – 22,682 miles
  • 2007 – 18,683 miles
  • 2006 – 25,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Disc back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Disc back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,311 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    178549015910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass60,220 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    249592670514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail60,208 miles (+335)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    233269073186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps discoloured,, beam pattern affected (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox leak

  4. Pass59,873 miles (+1,042)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    557534914177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass58,831 miles (+165)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    223289293914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (To brake flexible) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (To brake flexible) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass58,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    476619316375
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail58,666 miles (+581)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    274690754864
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass58,085 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    131452463584
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  9. Fail58,084 miles (+1,579)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    323426008086
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass56,505 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    635649008289
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rubber bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted

  11. Fail56,505 miles (+3,771)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    671303231679
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rubber bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted

  12. Pass52,734 miles (+2,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    567109210340
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Pass50,276 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    984522559159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail50,276 miles (+4,291)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    954795985782
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass45,985 miles (+4,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    837094694268
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass41,832 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    915173083232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,602 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    687293202333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket fractured

  18. Fail38,602 miles (+2,935)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    187200402329
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket fractured

  19. Pass35,667 miles (+3,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,667 miles
    Test number
    106449691264
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Pass32,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    333086390263
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail32,055 miles (-4,933)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    403985990210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass36,988 miles (+14,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    121805099234
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass22,682 miles (+3,999)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    484584208483
    • DangerousRight Rear Tyre Outer side wall Perishing & cracking

  24. Pass18,683 miles (-6,795)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,683 miles
    Test number
    570423607332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll Tyres Have Slight Cracking of Outer Side Walls

  25. Pass25,478 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    444053006338
    • NoteBoth front tyres side wall cracking
    • NoteOff side rear tyre side wall cracking

Questions about S4 BWG

Does S4 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 BWG expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 BWG?
The MOT on S4 BWG expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 BWG done?
S4 BWG was recorded at 60,311 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 1,863 miles a year.
Has S4 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BWG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 BWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 BWG find?
S4 BWG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear disc back plate corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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