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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S729 HANMOT history

S729 HAN is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

S729 HAN green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
135,428 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 HAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 HAN was last recorded at 135,428 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 4,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,281 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,147 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,428 miles
  • 2023 – 131,281 miles
  • 2022 – 128,320 miles
  • 2021 – 126,408 miles
  • 2020 – 124,876 miles
  • 2019 – 120,960 miles
  • 2018 – 115,475 miles
  • 2017 – 113,177 miles
  • 2016 – 99,853 miles
  • 2015 – 90,132 miles
  • 2014 – 82,513 miles
  • 2013 – 73,755 miles
  • 2012 – 67,519 miles
  • 2011 – 60,646 miles
  • 2010 – 56,258 miles
  • 2009 – 50,003 miles
  • 2008 – 42,141 miles
  • 2007 – 33,855 miles
  • 2006 – 28,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,428 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,428 miles (+4,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    642961596929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass131,281 miles (+2,961)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,281 miles
    Test number
    754734319735
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass128,320 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,320 miles
    Test number
    480802071718
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,316 miles (+1,908)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,316 miles
    Test number
    325078111514
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,408 miles (+1,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,408 miles
    Test number
    671595504790
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure/wheel arch/body has corrosion

  6. Pass124,876 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    768556104527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underside has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has corrosion

  7. Fail124,874 miles (+3,914)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,874 miles
    Test number
    458637934630
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underside has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has corrosion

  8. Pass120,960 miles (+5,485)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    765169191199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,475 miles (+2,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    288390577205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass113,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    807341903308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail113,177 miles (+13,324)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    800705083111
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass99,853 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    538920331925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail99,853 miles (+9,721)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    842414363221
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass90,132 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    125390015499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    739118414039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,513 miles (+8,758)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    549258214020
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass73,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    109617533005
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail73,755 miles (+6,236)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    627197333054
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,519 miles (+6,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    955359912048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass60,646 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    869756921061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,258 miles (+6,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    820752230069
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    112853929088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,003 miles (+7,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    323153129036
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass42,141 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    800745928083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,855 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    191171637442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass28,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,780 miles
    Test number
    110075726405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S729 HAN

Does S729 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 HAN expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 HAN?
The MOT on S729 HAN expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 HAN done?
S729 HAN was recorded at 135,428 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has S729 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 HAN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S729 HAN 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 S729 HAN find?
S729 HAN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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