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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 2,299 cc

1968 MRMOT history

1968 MR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2026
Mileage
114,919 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1968 MR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1968 MR was last recorded at 114,919 miles on 28 Jun 2025, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,451 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
1,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,919 miles
  • 2024 – 114,451 miles
  • 2023 – 114,216 miles
  • 2022 – 113,836 miles
  • 2021 – 113,520 miles
  • 2020 – 113,281 miles
  • 2019 – 112,556 miles
  • 2018 – 112,004 miles
  • 2017 – 111,986 miles
  • 2016 – 109,979 miles
  • 2013 – 108,644 miles
  • 2012 – 106,347 miles
  • 2011 – 104,543 miles
  • 2010 – 104,271 miles
  • 2009 – 102,336 miles
  • 2008 – 98,986 miles
  • 2007 – 95,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,919 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    720722534172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,451 miles
    Test number
    994858118348
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail114,451 miles (+235)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,451 miles
    Test number
    470682645482
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass114,216 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,216 miles
    Test number
    666166353220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,836 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    166393871059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,520 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    186823540391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,519 miles (+238)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    233724508439
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,281 miles
    Test number
    493614372461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,281 miles (+725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,281 miles
    Test number
    410256627270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,556 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,556 miles
    Test number
    624566589317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,004 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    391820996881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,002 miles (+16)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    650791588869
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Fail111,986 miles (+2,007)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,986 miles
    Test number
    249638803191
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump fault (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryLower front panel and lower front offside wing heavily coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe at pump damp /stained but not leaking at time of test

  14. Pass109,979 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    514123004488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail109,967 miles (+1,323)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,967 miles
    Test number
    566353007850
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs coroded
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass108,644 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,644 miles
    Test number
    686406263276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  17. Fail108,644 miles (+2,297)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,644 miles
    Test number
    348802463244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked but not down to cords
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  18. Pass106,347 miles (+127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,347 miles
    Test number
    518477972257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail106,220 miles (+1,677)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,220 miles
    Test number
    659184362222
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass104,543 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    825396931253
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering box would benifit from adjustment to reduce free play
    • NoteSteering idler bushes slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail104,543 miles (+272)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    329947121293
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front floor excessively coroded
    • NoteSteering box would benifit from adjustment to reduce free play
    • NoteSteering idler bushes slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass104,271 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,271 miles
    Test number
    931090350200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,336 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,336 miles
    Test number
    312760949421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,330 miles (+3,344)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    382928539463
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass98,986 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    230543138269
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Fail98,982 miles (+3,814)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    344641838270
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass95,168 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    964073327252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,122 miles2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    181533197107
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOsr park brake poor

Questions about 1968 MR

What vehicle is registration 1968 MR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1968 MR on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 1968 MR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1968 MR expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1968 MR?
The MOT on 1968 MR expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1968 MR done?
1968 MR was recorded at 114,919 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2025, an average of 1,102 miles a year.
Has 1968 MR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1968 MR has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1968 MR 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 1968 MR find?
1968 MR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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