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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S716 DWYMOT history

S716 DWY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

S716 DWY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
142,816 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S716 DWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S716 DWY was last recorded at 142,816 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 2,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,735 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,081 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,816 miles
  • 2022 – 140,735 miles
  • 2021 – 139,642 miles
  • 2019 – 137,793 miles
  • 2018 – 135,390 miles
  • 2017 – 132,940 miles
  • 2016 – 128,592 miles
  • 2014 – 120,974 miles
  • 2013 – 116,393 miles
  • 2012 – 112,489 miles
  • 2010 – 100,878 miles
  • 2009 – 95,588 miles
  • 2008 – 87,354 miles
  • 2007 – 78,679 miles
  • 2006 – 68,897 miles
  • 2005 – 59,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,816 miles

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Advise front number plate deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,816 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,816 miles
    Test number
    847997806558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    571035958661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,735 miles (+1,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    851241349911
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass139,642 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    492572909218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,528 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,528 miles
    Test number
    443197392011
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass deteriorated
  6. Pass137,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    463412172747
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror deteriorated
  7. Fail137,792 miles (+2,402)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,792 miles
    Test number
    453740851896
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cap (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass135,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,390 miles
    Test number
    242719136759
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
  9. Fail135,390 miles (+2,450)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,390 miles
    Test number
    684165421575
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Number pate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
  10. Pass132,940 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,940 miles
    Test number
    302327484832
    • AdvisoryAdvise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise front number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side rear tyre on 2.0mm tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side rear tyre tread on 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryAdvise some movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes
  11. Fail132,929 miles (+4,337)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    909605631649
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED (NOT BLOWING )
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass128,592 miles (+7,618)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,592 miles
    Test number
    912809183726
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres tread wearing low and unevenly
    • AdvisoryAdvise brakes , steering , suspension and exhaust components corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryAdvise front number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lamp lenses deteriorating , starting to effect beam images
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear diff damp/weeping
  13. Pass120,974 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    498626244324
    • NoteAdvise all coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise off side front jacking point block missing
  14. Fail120,970 miles (+4,577)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,970 miles
    Test number
    179174544398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise all coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise off side front jacking point block missing
    • NoteAdvise off side rear tyre on 1.6mm tread
  15. Pass116,393 miles (+3,904)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    149211753346
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both head lamp lenses deteriorating
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing low
    • NoteAdvise diff weeping
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system corroding
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroding and worn
    • NoteAdvise fuel filler cap seal perishing
    • NoteAdvise near side front seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteAdvise near side front tyre perishing
  16. Pass112,489 miles (+5,927)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    799422952399
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise all coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system corroding
    • NoteAdvise head lamp lenses deteriorating
    • NoteAdvise near side front fog lamp not working
    • NoteAdvise near side front tyre wearing unevenly and low
    • NoteAdvise off side front jacking point block missing
    • NoteAdvise rear diff weeping
  17. Pass106,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    979124502007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,561 miles (+5,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,561 miles
    Test number
    816434702052
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass100,878 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    114631580254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,588 miles (+8,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    961636589243
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass87,354 miles (+8,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    934342938328
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass78,679 miles (+9,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    611959247349
    • 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)
  23. Pass68,897 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,897 miles
    Test number
    974511666388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,610 miles
    Test number
    693065355352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S716 DWY

Does S716 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S716 DWY expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S716 DWY?
The MOT on S716 DWY expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S716 DWY done?
S716 DWY was recorded at 142,816 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has S716 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S716 DWY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S716 DWY 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 S716 DWY find?
S716 DWY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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