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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

S70 MAAMOT history

S70 MAA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

S70 MAA blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
154,843 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MAA was last recorded at 154,843 miles on 5 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2021: 14,760 miles, lower than 145,200 miles on 13 Feb 2020.
  • 26 Jan 2022: 50,862 miles, lower than 147,632 miles on 24 Feb 2021.

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
154,839 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,843 miles
  • 2022 – 150,963 miles
  • 2021 – 147,632 miles
  • 2020 – 145,200 miles
  • 2019 – 139,551 miles
  • 2018 – 133,415 miles
  • 2017 – 127,868 miles
  • 2016 – 120,986 miles
  • 2015 – 115,828 miles
  • 2014 – 111,453 miles
  • 2013 – 107,147 miles
  • 2012 – 101,823 miles
  • 2011 – 96,842 miles
  • 2010 – 91,385 miles
  • 2009 – 83,801 miles
  • 2008 – 73,144 miles
  • 2007 – 60,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,843 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,843 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,843 miles
    Test number
    217258642276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail154,839 miles (+3,876)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,839 miles
    Test number
    261033722970
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass150,963 miles (+100,101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,963 miles
    Test number
    322528192859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,862 miles (-96,770)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    485262942112
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass147,632 miles (+132,872)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,632 miles
    Test number
    481863014991
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail14,760 miles (-130,440)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,760 miles
    Test number
    820039118426
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,200 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    185276129883
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  8. Fail145,083 miles (+5,532)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    723073006170
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  9. Pass139,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    503773919699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly tight

  10. Fail139,551 miles (+6,136)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    992429236079
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly tight

  11. Pass133,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,415 miles
    Test number
    833939692046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  12. Fail133,415 miles (+5,547)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,415 miles
    Test number
    990909015664
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Pass127,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,868 miles
    Test number
    309392875886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail127,868 miles (+6,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,868 miles
    Test number
    925875705185
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass120,986 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    877637386227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,834 miles (+5,006)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    121388168936
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail115,828 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    418646915000
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass115,828 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    436586815060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,453 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,453 miles
    Test number
    688266514062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass107,147 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    119095413050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass101,823 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,823 miles
    Test number
    545947812063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    895404611093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,842 miles (+5,457)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    759711611028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  24. Pass91,385 miles (+7,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    784115710017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  25. Pass83,801 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,801 miles
    Test number
    964777519096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,793 miles (+10,649)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    752706119071
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass73,144 miles (+12,743)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    222383808075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    314832657135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 MAA

Does S70 MAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 MAA expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 MAA?
The MOT on S70 MAA expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 MAA done?
S70 MAA was recorded at 154,843 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
Has S70 MAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MAA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S70 MAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 MAA find?
S70 MAA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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