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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

SAM 497MOT history

SAM 497 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

SAM 497 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,303 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 497
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 497 was last recorded at 64,303 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,010 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,303 miles
  • 2025 – 63,010 miles
  • 2024 – 60,722 miles
  • 2023 – 58,311 miles
  • 2021 – 87,154 miles
  • 2020 – 85,151 miles
  • 2019 – 47,264 miles
  • 2018 – 39,572 miles
  • 2017 – 32,624 miles
  • 2016 – 22,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,303 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,303 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    723920726594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass63,010 miles (+2,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,010 miles
    Test number
    636803781981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,722 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    964474099396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    275696694251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,053 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,053 km
    Test number
    351213456039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,154 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    854132006375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,151 miles (+37,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    618660387290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,264 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    765893052902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,572 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    372725439787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,624 miles (+10,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    284214153154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass22,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    542513140333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,418 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    656947486104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about SAM 497

What vehicle is registration SAM 497 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 497 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jan 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAM 497 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 497 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAM 497?
The MOT on SAM 497 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 497 done?
SAM 497 was recorded at 64,303 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has SAM 497 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 497 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on SAM 497 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 SAM 497 find?
SAM 497 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge.

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