RH33 - MERCEDES-BENZ E
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, often referred to simply as the E-Class, is a flagship executive vehicle renowned for its blend of luxury, performance, and advanced technology. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a brand with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the E-Class has been a staple in premium motoring since its inception. Introduced in 1993, the model has evolved through multiple generations, each featuring innovative safety systems and refined driving dynamics. Its core features include sophisticated infotainment options, efficient engines, and a reputation for durability. The E-Class’s reputation for comfort and cutting-edge technology makes it a popular choice among professionals seeking a versatile yet prestigious vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This used Mercedes-Benz E, registration RH33, was manufactured in 1996 and first registered in May 1996. It has a black exterior and is equipped with a 3.2-litre petrol engine. The vehicle's current mileage is 123,513 miles. It holds a valid MOT, which is valid until April 2025, with several advisories including tyre wear, oil leak, corroded brake pipes, and minor body corrosion. Notable mechanical observations include slight play in the offside front wheel bearing and insecure steering components. The vehicle is currently untaxed. No CO2 emissions data is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 04 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,513 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure Excessive play steering idler bearing / arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Parking lever has little reserve travel
Passed - 25 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,305 mi
Expires: 24 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor pan corroded not within 30cm of stress bearing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 11 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,641 mi
Expires: 10 March 2024
Passed - 30 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,476 mi
Expires: 29 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 29 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,464 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15/91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 30 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,712 mi
Expires: 29 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,531 mi
Expires: 05 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r and front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front corrosion to floor pan
Passed - 25 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,891 mi
Expires: 24 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3pipe junction point pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 23 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,891 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3pipe junction point pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 08 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,025 mi
Expires: 07 February 2018
Passed - 01 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,100 mi
Expires: 31 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 23 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,092 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Failed - 16 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,080 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 29 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,884 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 29 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,884 mi
Expires: 28 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 08 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,878 mi
Expires: 07 July 2014
Failed - 12 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,819 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 27 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,304 mi
Expires: 26 April 2012
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,444 mi
Expires: 22 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 13 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,433 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Major Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Passed - 20 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,694 mi
Expires: 19 February 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 21 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,463 mi
Expires: 22 November 2009
Passed - 23 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,611 mi
Expires: 22 November 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 23 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,611 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 19 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,139 mi
Expires: 19 May 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RH33?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of RH33?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 April 2025.
What are the specifications of RH33?
This is a 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 3199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RH33?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.