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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S746 CDLMOT history

S746 CDL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

S746 CDL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
97,732 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 CDL
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 CDL was last recorded at 97,732 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,497 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,732 miles
  • 2023 – 91,386 miles
  • 2022 – 88,219 miles
  • 2021 – 81,929 miles
  • 2020 – 76,728 miles
  • 2019 – 75,736 miles
  • 2018 – 73,713 miles
  • 2017 – 68,473 miles
  • 2016 – 63,324 miles
  • 2015 – 55,600 miles
  • 2014 – 53,807 miles
  • 2013 – 51,712 miles
  • 2012 – 49,564 miles
  • 2011 – 47,888 miles
  • 2010 – 46,985 miles
  • 2009 – 45,827 miles
  • 2008 – 44,457 miles
  • 2007 – 42,411 miles
  • 2006 – 40,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,732 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp central upper stop light not working (4.3.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints slight play (vertical)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front fog not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,732 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    558644662934
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp central upper stop light not working (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion
  2. Fail97,497 miles (+6,111)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,497 miles
    Test number
    946373534833
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear sub frame body mounts has corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes has corrosion
  3. Pass91,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    890111012508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side indicator repeater cover missing
  4. Fail91,386 miles (+3,167)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    690372259270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side indicator repeater cover missing
  5. Pass88,219 miles (+6,290)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    207745042034
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass81,929 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    814625393975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass76,728 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    762919408923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    578446717249
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints slight play (vertical) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog not working
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail75,736 miles (+2,023)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    791010876560
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints slight play (vertical) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog not working
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass73,713 miles (+5,240)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,713 miles
    Test number
    352250456479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)
  11. Pass68,473 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    692806704136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass63,324 miles (+7,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    210802053337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass55,600 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    518089395086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,807 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    686489584158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,712 miles (+2,148)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    205325283154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAC dye around AC compressor
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
  16. Pass49,564 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    528047482170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,888 miles (+903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    966636881131
    • NoteBoth side reapeter lamps faded.
  18. Pass46,985 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    133581200223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,827 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    983789389145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,457 miles (+2,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    503129698188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass42,411 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    211797497155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    220805206218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,435 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    564695406225
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S746 CDL

Does S746 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 CDL expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 CDL?
The MOT on S746 CDL expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 CDL done?
S746 CDL was recorded at 97,732 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has S746 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 CDL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S746 CDL 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 S746 CDL find?
S746 CDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp central upper stop light not working; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion; centre heat shield loose, and 1 more.

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