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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

TES 3MOT history

TES 3 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,558 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TES 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TES 3 was last recorded at 132,558 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,062 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,496 miles
Average per year
7,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,558 miles
  • 2025 – 129,062 miles
  • 2024 – 126,169 miles
  • 2023 – 123,401 miles
  • 2022 – 120,037 miles
  • 2021 – 111,813 miles
  • 2020 – 106,308 miles
  • 2019 – 99,140 miles
  • 2017 – 87,330 miles
  • 2016 – 77,133 miles
  • 2015 – 68,411 miles
  • 2014 – 59,151 miles
  • 2013 – 49,003 miles
  • 2012 – 37,909 miles
  • 2011 – 27,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,558 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,558 miles (+3,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,558 miles
    Test number
    870805063469
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,062 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    393591952901
    • AdvisoryVehicle very muddy underside

  3. Pass126,169 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,169 miles
    Test number
    258602849905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,401 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    888756114187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,037 miles
    Test number
    797529990201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,037 miles (+8,224)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,037 miles
    Test number
    955059532515
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,813 miles (+5,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    624644222682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    900290879871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,308 miles (+7,168)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    393320105855
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,140 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    101010101427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,116 miles (+11,786)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    928518379325
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    664820529615
    • 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded but not considered to be excessive quite yet

  13. Fail87,330 miles (+10,197)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    820330176699
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded but not considered to be excessive quite yet

  14. Pass77,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    592765703808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail77,133 miles (+8,722)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    677872277827
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass68,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    889069205241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,411 miles (+9,260)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    446508805259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass59,151 miles (+10,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    146384504249
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass49,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    808196503251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,999 miles (+11,090)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    465236403247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,909 miles (+10,203)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    849310402205
    • NoteO/s/f track rod inner ball joint slight play
    • NoteVery slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

  22. Pass27,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    427061401216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TES 3

What vehicle is registration TES 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TES 3 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jul 2008. 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 TES 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TES 3 is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TES 3?
The MOT on TES 3 is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TES 3 done?
TES 3 was recorded at 132,558 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,152 miles a year.
Has TES 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TES 3 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on TES 3 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 TES 3 find?
TES 3 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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