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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S712 BGCMOT history

S712 BGC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

S712 BGC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
174,694 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 BGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 BGC was last recorded at 174,694 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 4,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,681 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,013 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,694 miles
  • 2021 – 170,681 miles
  • 2020 – 166,278 miles
  • 2019 – 164,354 miles
  • 2018 – 157,345 miles
  • 2017 – 152,562 miles
  • 2016 – 147,781 miles
  • 2015 – 141,442 miles
  • 2014 – 133,918 miles
  • 2013 – 131,921 miles
  • 2012 – 131,049 miles
  • 2011 – 128,578 miles
  • 2010 – 127,572 miles
  • 2009 – 126,842 miles
  • 2008 – 124,758 miles
  • 2007 – 119,632 miles
  • 2006 – 111,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,694 miles
    Test number
    283335546469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,694 miles (+4,013)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,694 miles
    Test number
    633145383958
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative warning light not elumeating (4.5.3 (a))

  3. Pass170,681 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,681 miles
    Test number
    347538578725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass166,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,278 miles
    Test number
    796531335941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,278 miles (+1,924)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,278 miles
    Test number
    533059371529
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps opaque no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass164,354 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,354 miles
    Test number
    917460735556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,316 miles (+6,971)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,316 miles
    Test number
    764825742665
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box where bracket is corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative not lighting up when switched on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass157,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,345 miles
    Test number
    913550924624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers mirror very dark slight opaque

  9. Fail157,345 miles (+4,783)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,345 miles
    Test number
    928645813578
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps no pattern opaque lenes cleaned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers mirror very dark slight opaque

  10. Pass152,562 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,562 miles
    Test number
    566778685633
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box support bracket broken away (7.1.2)

  11. Pass147,781 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,781 miles
    Test number
    915464347924
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass141,442 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,442 miles
    Test number
    574631751836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,404 miles (+7,486)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,404 miles
    Test number
    746005915249
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass133,918 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,918 miles
    Test number
    439552634265
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail133,917 miles (+1,996)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,917 miles
    Test number
    125511934278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass131,921 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    556315243240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,049 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    845165632323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass128,578 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    335047351373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,577 miles (+1,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    415116051422
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass127,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    360214410289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,572 miles (+730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    413632810268
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  22. Pass126,842 miles (+2,084)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    502310749234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass124,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    243708618245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail124,758 miles (+5,126)1 failure3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    781077518273
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass119,632 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    682547937014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front door mirror glass discoloured

  26. Fail119,631 miles (+8,078)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,631 miles
    Test number
    931437737015
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front door mirror glass discoloured

  27. Pass111,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    642174836070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S712 BGC

Does S712 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S712 BGC expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S712 BGC?
The MOT on S712 BGC expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S712 BGC done?
S712 BGC was recorded at 174,694 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has S712 BGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 BGC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S712 BGC 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 S712 BGC find?
S712 BGC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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