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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

196 HOPMOT history

196 HOP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

196 HOP black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,818 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 HOP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 HOP was last recorded at 96,818 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 4,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,688 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,130 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,818 miles
  • 2024 – 92,688 miles
  • 2023 – 87,791 miles
  • 2022 – 82,170 miles
  • 2021 – 80,129 miles
  • 2020 – 76,159 miles
  • 2019 – 71,565 miles
  • 2018 – 68,883 miles
  • 2017 – 63,632 miles
  • 2016 – 58,684 miles
  • 2015 – 52,072 miles
  • 2014 – 42,274 miles
  • 2013 – 36,079 miles
  • 2012 – 30,450 miles
  • 2011 – 24,671 miles
  • 2010 – 18,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,818 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTpms light lit .

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    174114997861
    • AdvisoryTpms light lit .
  2. Fail96,818 miles (+4,130)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    131413964275
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light lit .
  3. Pass92,688 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    631575066027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,791 miles (+5,621)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    872622934753
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,170 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,170 miles
    Test number
    876197938639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,129 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    920999677374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,159 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    478279481367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,565 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    835901505794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,883 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    805647347116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,632 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    531864109333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    203699692440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,614 miles (+6,542)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    107787726025
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under floor covers fitted
  13. Pass52,072 miles (+9,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    760690096773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass42,274 miles (+6,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    485467914479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass36,079 miles (+5,629)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    707520513354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/side front tyre wearing on edges
  16. Pass30,450 miles (+5,779)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    178353802317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has uneven wear
  17. Pass24,671 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,671 miles
    Test number
    605539511397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,890 miles
    Test number
    150273010346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 196 HOP

What vehicle is registration 196 HOP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 HOP on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Dec 2007. 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 196 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 196 HOP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 196 HOP?
The MOT on 196 HOP is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 196 HOP done?
196 HOP was recorded at 96,818 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has 196 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 196 HOP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 196 HOP 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 196 HOP find?
196 HOP passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: tpms light lit ..

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