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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

WAN 70MOT history

WAN 70 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

WAN 70 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,308 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAN 70
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAN 70 was last recorded at 84,308 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2016: 92,388 miles, lower than 112,565 miles on 1 Jul 2015.
  • 4 Jul 2018: 96,981 miles, lower than 102,533 miles on 29 Jun 2017.
  • 4 Jul 2019: 66,281 miles, lower than 96,981 miles on 4 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,670 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,638 miles
Average per year
2,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,308 miles
  • 2023 – 81,670 miles
  • 2022 – 78,251 miles
  • 2021 – 73,317 miles
  • 2019 – 66,281 miles
  • 2018 – 96,981 miles
  • 2017 – 102,533 miles
  • 2016 – 92,388 miles
  • 2015 – 112,565 miles
  • 2014 – 102,465 miles
  • 2013 – 93,107 miles
  • 2012 – 82,600 miles
  • 2011 – 77,340 miles
  • 2010 – 74,440 miles
  • 2009 – 65,384 miles
  • 2007 – 54,271 miles
  • 2006 – 43,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,308 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,308 miles (+2,638)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,308 miles
    Test number
    452616500788
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass81,670 miles (+3,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    419165928726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector number 1 has slight chuffing

  3. Pass78,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    832316562093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail78,251 miles (+4,934)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    657494658002
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass73,317 miles (+7,036)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    282253642280
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass66,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    602483827235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,281 miles (-30,700)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    695415377184
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    964251450798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,981 miles (-5,552)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    315551274595
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,533 miles (+10,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,533 miles
    Test number
    601565776043
    • 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)

  11. Pass92,388 miles (-20,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    267009050997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,565 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    636812685151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,465 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    755892484178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass93,107 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    599424553138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail93,107 miles (+10,507)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    687194153145
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass82,600 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,600 miles
    Test number
    797034252191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,340 miles (+2,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    308657861008
    • 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)

  18. Pass74,440 miles (+9,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    503953560060
    • 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)

  19. Pass65,384 miles (+11,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    384190129021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass54,271 miles (+11,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    323963007373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,210 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    854502666273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    434035756018
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre tread

Questions about WAN 70

What vehicle is registration WAN 70 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAN 70 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 2003. 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 WAN 70 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WAN 70 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on WAN 70?
The MOT on WAN 70 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WAN 70 done?
WAN 70 was recorded at 84,308 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,354 miles a year.
Has WAN 70 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAN 70 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on WAN 70 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WAN 70 find?
WAN 70 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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