
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc
S59 EWLMOT history
S59 EWL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 144,983 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S59 EWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S59 EWL was last recorded at 144,983 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 5,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,615 miles · 15 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,368 miles
- Average per year
- 3,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 144,983 miles
- 2023 – 139,615 miles
- 2022 – 130,848 miles
- 2021 – 130,838 miles
- 2020 – 126,116 miles
- 2018 – 124,419 miles
- 2017 – 124,294 miles
- 2016 – 124,222 miles
- 2015 – 123,831 miles
- 2013 – 121,138 miles
- 2012 – 119,502 miles
- 2011 – 115,638 miles
- 2010 – 109,335 miles
- 2009 – 102,940 miles
- 2008 – 96,289 miles
- 2007 – 90,990 miles
- 2006 – 82,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,983 miles (+5,368)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 144,983 miles
- Test number
- 809716468182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,615 miles (+8,767)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 139,615 miles
- Test number
- 631448263216
- 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))
Pass130,848 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 130,848 miles
- Test number
- 579005339029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,838 miles (+4,722)2 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,838 miles
- Test number
- 844207321636
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront osf nsf brake hoses incorrectly routed
- AdvisoryFront osf nsf wings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass126,116 miles (+1,697)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,116 miles
- Test number
- 577597422374
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,419 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,419 miles
- Test number
- 930422051192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,418 miles (+124)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,418 miles
- Test number
- 398777148949
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,294 miles (+72)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 124,294 miles
- Test number
- 861043614388
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass124,222 miles (+391)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 124,222 miles
- Test number
- 312068412410
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass123,831 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 123,831 miles
- Test number
- 818809105004
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail123,827 miles (+2,689)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,827 miles
- Test number
- 309069305016
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass121,138 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,138 miles
- Test number
- 339279083259
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust been welded and is corrodded
- NoteFront wishbone bushes worn
Fail121,128 miles (+1,626)1 dangerous7 failures9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,128 miles
- Test number
- 716905673222
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
Pass119,502 miles (+3,864)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 119,502 miles
- Test number
- 307005812211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass115,638 miles (+6,303)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 115,638 miles
- Test number
- 308680131264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,335 miles (+6,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 109,335 miles
- Test number
- 473194210298
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass102,940 miles (+306)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 102,940 miles
- Test number
- 702264109223
- NoteN/s/r light lens damaged.
- NoteN/s/r view mirror cracked.
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp inop.
- NoteRear diff oil leak.(n/s/r seal).
- NoteSlight play to o/s/f wheel bearing.
Fail102,634 miles (+6,345)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,634 miles
- Test number
- 753063089111
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteN/s/r lens cover damaged.
- NoteN/s/r view mirror cracked.
- NoteSlight play to o/s/f wheel bearing.
Pass96,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 96,289 miles
- Test number
- 164024008272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,288 miles (+5,298)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,288 miles
- Test number
- 702074108289
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass90,990 miles (+8,200)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 90,990 miles
- Test number
- 672905507212
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are low on inside edge
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
Pass82,790 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 82,790 miles
- Test number
- 411893616258
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about S59 EWL
- Does S59 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S59 EWL expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S59 EWL?
- The MOT on S59 EWL expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S59 EWL done?
- S59 EWL was recorded at 144,983 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 3,480 miles a year.
- Has S59 EWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S59 EWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S59 EWL 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 S59 EWL find?
- S59 EWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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