
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass76,728 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,728 miles
- Test number
- 762919408923
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass55,600 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 55,600 miles
- Test number
- 518089395086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,807 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,807 miles
- Test number
- 686489584158
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass49,564 miles (+1,676)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,564 miles
- Test number
- 528047482170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,888 miles (+903)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,888 miles
- Test number
- 966636881131
- NoteBoth side reapeter lamps faded.
Pass46,985 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,985 miles
- Test number
- 133581200223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,827 miles (+1,370)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,827 miles
- Test number
- 983789389145
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass42,411 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 42,411 miles
- Test number
- 211797497155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,435 miles
- Test number
- 220805206218
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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