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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc

S809 AFMMOT history

S809 AFM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

S809 AFM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2022
Mileage
176,318 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S809 AFM was last recorded at 176,318 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 3,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,063 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,255 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,318 miles
  • 2021 – 173,063 miles
  • 2020 – 170,414 miles
  • 2019 – 166,770 miles
  • 2018 – 161,248 miles
  • 2017 – 154,855 miles
  • 2016 – 148,416 miles
  • 2015 – 142,645 miles
  • 2014 – 137,822 miles
  • 2013 – 132,488 miles
  • 2012 – 125,845 miles
  • 2011 – 120,091 miles
  • 2010 – 114,606 miles
  • 2009 – 109,971 miles
  • 2008 – 105,797 miles
  • 2007 – 99,914 miles
  • 2006 – 93,299 miles
  • 2005 – 84,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,318 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,318 miles (+3,255)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,318 miles
    Test number
    676450830072
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass173,063 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,063 miles
    Test number
    741629328626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,414 miles (+3,644)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,414 miles
    Test number
    594370410825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes corroded

  4. Pass166,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    569037898430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail166,767 miles (+5,519)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,767 miles
    Test number
    516642371638
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass161,248 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,248 miles
    Test number
    238888695861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,855 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,855 miles
    Test number
    897719962846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,781 miles (+6,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    353784471440
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass148,416 miles (+5,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,416 miles
    Test number
    447067989976
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edge

  10. Pass142,645 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,645 miles
    Test number
    650629046873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,822 miles (+5,334)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,822 miles
    Test number
    969252634242
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass132,488 miles (+6,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    839334223205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass125,845 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    868147912213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass120,091 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    359875021295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass114,606 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,606 miles
    Test number
    182463020215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,971 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,971 miles
    Test number
    942009419239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,797 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    290644018204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,914 miles (+6,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    383215227418
    • NoteWear on front roll bar links

  19. Pass93,299 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    303767816207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    392861235456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S809 AFM

Does S809 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S809 AFM expired on 19 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S809 AFM?
The MOT on S809 AFM expired on 19 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S809 AFM done?
S809 AFM was recorded at 176,318 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has S809 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 AFM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S809 AFM 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 S809 AFM find?
S809 AFM failed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area; offside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area; offside front upper coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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