Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc
S789 VAHMOT history
S789 VAH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 100,997 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,868 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S789 VAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S789 VAH was last recorded at 100,997 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 5,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Feb 2011: 36,571 miles, lower than 363,571 miles on 1 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,414 miles · 6 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,583 miles
- Average per year
- 4,868 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 100,997 miles
- 2021 – 95,414 miles
- 2020 – 79,217 miles
- 2019 – 73,438 miles
- 2018 – 67,606 miles
- 2017 – 64,670 miles
- 2015 – 63,023 miles
- 2014 – 58,528 miles
- 2013 – 51,929 miles
- 2012 – 44,065 miles
- 2011 – 36,571 miles
- 2010 – 28,395 miles
- 2009 – 22,217 miles
- 2008 – 20,801 miles
- 2007 – 19,768 miles
- 2006 – 19,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres x 2 worn
- AdvisoryBody / sills x 2 corroded
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,997 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,997 miles
- Test number
- 388181684287
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres x 2 worn
- AdvisoryBody / sills x 2 corroded
Fail100,997 miles (+5,583)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,997 miles
- Test number
- 630279861635
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres x 2 worn
- AdvisoryBody / sills x 2 corroded
Pass95,414 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 95,414 miles
- Test number
- 291539406715
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Fail95,414 miles (+103)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,414 miles
- Test number
- 902946912985
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Fail95,311 miles (+16,094)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,311 miles
- Test number
- 801925137367
- MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO INTIAL HIGH READ FOR LAMDA, CO2, AND HYDRO CARBONS (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AND REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH MOUNTING POSITION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AND REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear AREAS OF CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE CAUSING WEAKNESS
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,217 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,217 miles
- Test number
- 693031117511
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass73,438 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,438 miles
- Test number
- 437616790474
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill starting to corrode
- AdvisoryRear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding
Pass67,606 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,606 miles
- Test number
- 144933677196
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryWiper split at end
Pass64,670 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 64,670 miles
- Test number
- 337049378329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,023 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 63,023 miles
- Test number
- 799050919685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust joints and box corroded
Fail63,023 miles (+2,647)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,023 miles
- Test number
- 453319934892
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust joints and box corroded
Pass60,376 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,376 miles
- Test number
- 738728445091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust box corroded
Fail60,363 miles (+1,835)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,363 miles
- Test number
- 465948245034
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust box corroded
Pass58,528 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,528 miles
- Test number
- 366661554055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,929 miles (+7,864)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 51,929 miles
- Test number
- 125617553472
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust weak
- NoteFront crossmember weak
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail44,065 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,065 miles
- Test number
- 356635642033
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front mirrors slightly damaged
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass44,065 miles (+7,494)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 44,065 miles
- Test number
- 739465142012
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front mirrors slightly damaged
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass36,571 miles (-327,000)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,571 miles
- Test number
- 928854031028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail363,571 miles (+335,176)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 363,571 miles
- Test number
- 839932131047
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass28,395 miles (+6,178)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 28,395 miles
- Test number
- 694319940030
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSil covers fitted
Pass22,217 miles (+1,416)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 22,217 miles
- Test number
- 954103649050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,801 miles (+1,033)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 20,801 miles
- Test number
- 792082858090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,768 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,768 miles
- Test number
- 540601657033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 19,213 miles
- Test number
- 192573436406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S789 VAH
- Does S789 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S789 VAH expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S789 VAH?
- The MOT on S789 VAH expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S789 VAH done?
- S789 VAH was recorded at 100,997 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
- Has S789 VAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S789 VAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S789 VAH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S789 VAH find?
- S789 VAH passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyres x 2 edges worn; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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