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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

V22 SSSMOT history

V22 SSS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V22 SSS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,342 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V22 SSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V22 SSS was last recorded at 122,342 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,006 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,336 miles
Average per year
5,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,342 miles
  • 2024 – 117,006 miles
  • 2023 – 110,771 miles
  • 2022 – 104,828 miles
  • 2021 – 98,567 miles
  • 2020 – 95,249 miles
  • 2019 – 93,797 miles
  • 2018 – 91,750 miles
  • 2017 – 88,852 miles
  • 2016 – 80,683 miles
  • 2015 – 63,853 miles
  • 2014 – 48,957 miles
  • 2013 – 44,543 miles
  • 2010 – 34,029 miles
  • 2009 – 27,951 miles
  • 2008 – 25,583 miles
  • 2007 – 22,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front engine undertrays loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,342 miles (+5,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,342 miles
    Test number
    726854745268
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,006 miles (+6,235)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    602020728081
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside undertray loose
  3. Pass110,771 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    412610671996
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertrays loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
  4. Fail110,760 miles (+5,932)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    620518806466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertrays loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,828 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    505060629203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,567 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    284463311987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,558 miles (+309)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    417596919623
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass95,249 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    406087858464
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail95,248 miles (+1,451)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,248 miles
    Test number
    966222716797
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass93,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    169826407674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,793 miles (+2,043)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    128199177977
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass91,750 miles (+2,898)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    522446658231
    • AdvisoryDip stick missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass88,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    499843033373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Fail88,852 miles (+8,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    739962803210
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  15. Pass80,683 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    572484009793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,678 miles (+16,825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    566799322803
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass63,853 miles (+14,896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    280415447885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,957 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    707065934377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,543 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,543 miles
    Test number
    857596213307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,029 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,029 miles
    Test number
    622876680287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,951 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    452498679291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,583 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    444564978207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,896 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,896 miles
    Test number
    740927157297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    630850097064
    • 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)

Questions about V22 SSS

Does V22 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V22 SSS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V22 SSS?
The MOT on V22 SSS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V22 SSS done?
V22 SSS was recorded at 122,342 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,456 miles a year.
Has V22 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V22 SSS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V22 SSS 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 V22 SSS find?
V22 SSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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