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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S801 ADLMOT history

S801 ADL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

S801 ADL blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
70,185 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 ADL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 ADL was last recorded at 70,185 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,255 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
1,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,185 miles
  • 2024 – 67,255 miles
  • 2023 – 65,358 miles
  • 2022 – 64,353 miles
  • 2021 – 63,428 miles
  • 2019 – 59,636 miles
  • 2018 – 58,261 miles
  • 2016 – 58,251 miles
  • 2011 – 53,458 miles
  • 2010 – 51,190 miles
  • 2009 – 47,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,185 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,185 miles (+2,930)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    264138231600
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass67,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    553798255814
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail67,255 miles (+1,897)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    949752414708
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass65,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    289275887040
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail65,358 miles (+1,005)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    205735936570
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,353 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    846788838112
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass63,428 miles (+3,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    553635444227
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,636 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    560143462243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,261 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    135958365775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,251 miles (+4,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    462389143367
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Fail53,458 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    289524151160
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass53,458 miles (+2,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    536394851185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass51,190 miles (+4,074)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    651809740185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wa;; deterioated
    • NoteOff side front tyre wall deterioated
  14. Pass47,116 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    262397169498
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall has small crackes
  15. Fail47,113 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    334897169150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about S801 ADL

Does S801 ADL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S801 ADL expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S801 ADL?
The MOT on S801 ADL expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S801 ADL done?
S801 ADL was recorded at 70,185 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,428 miles a year.
Has S801 ADL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 ADL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S801 ADL 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 S801 ADL find?
S801 ADL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 1 more.

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