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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S71 LPOMOT history

S71 LPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

S71 LPO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
114,660 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 LPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 LPO was last recorded at 114,660 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 3,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,979 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,681 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,660 miles
  • 2023 – 110,979 miles
  • 2022 – 107,174 miles
  • 2021 – 102,760 miles
  • 2020 – 99,360 miles
  • 2019 – 93,468 miles
  • 2018 – 87,485 miles
  • 2017 – 76,961 miles
  • 2016 – 65,898 miles
  • 2015 – 57,607 miles
  • 2014 – 56,137 miles
  • 2013 – 55,986 miles
  • 2012 – 55,655 miles
  • 2011 – 53,945 miles
  • 2010 – 51,728 miles
  • 2009 – 50,341 miles
  • 2008 – 48,104 miles
  • 2007 – 45,657 miles
  • 2006 – 42,756 miles
  • 2005 – 39,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,660 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryMOST PANELS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,660 miles (+3,681)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    119952567317
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMOST PANELS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,979 miles (+3,805)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    293808377593
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking point corroded and holed

  3. Pass107,174 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,174 miles
    Test number
    929347610845
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components are corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheels arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly glazed

  4. Fail107,174 miles (+4,414)1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,174 miles
    Test number
    973115588566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components are corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheels arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly glazed

  5. Pass102,760 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    905707792103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter nearside and offside sills corroded but do have plastic covers
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWings all corroded

  6. Fail102,760 miles (+3,400)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    820442599627
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter nearside and offside sills corroded but do have plastic covers
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWings all corroded

  7. Pass99,360 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    808940004586
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail99,360 miles (+5,892)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    359026067093
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass93,468 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    698261278751
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all four arches
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail93,468 miles (+5,983)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    692041024794
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all four arches
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass87,485 miles (+10,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    509099057925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays fitted

  12. Pass76,961 miles (+11,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    329294951091
    • 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)

  13. Pass65,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    519245059310
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront wiper poor

  14. Fail65,898 miles (+8,291)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    464194930389
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wiper poor

  15. Pass57,607 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    804541620699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,137 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    369881684258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,986 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    507443263291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,655 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    998895982209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,945 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    868966261219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,900 miles (+2,172)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    377354761214
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass51,728 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    613244980212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,341 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    424878679238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,104 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    844144988291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass45,657 miles (+2,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    414214877204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,756 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    881235886254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    431696485262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 LPO

Does S71 LPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 LPO expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 LPO?
The MOT on S71 LPO expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 LPO done?
S71 LPO was recorded at 114,660 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has S71 LPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 LPO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S71 LPO 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 S71 LPO find?
S71 LPO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective all; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, and 14 more.

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