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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

198 BOFMOT history

198 BOF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

198 BOF grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,581 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
198 BOF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

198 BOF was last recorded at 181,581 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 11,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,447 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,134 miles
Average per year
10,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,581 miles
  • 2025 – 170,447 miles
  • 2024 – 162,225 miles
  • 2023 – 152,256 miles
  • 2022 – 142,571 miles
  • 2021 – 134,766 miles
  • 2020 – 128,443 miles
  • 2019 – 119,475 miles
  • 2018 – 109,334 miles
  • 2017 – 109,309 miles
  • 2016 – 96,463 miles
  • 2015 – 72,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,581 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,581 miles (+11,134)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,581 miles
    Test number
    920284109836
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass170,447 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,447 miles
    Test number
    759764413963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of front to rear brake pipes
  3. Fail170,436 miles (+8,211)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,436 miles
    Test number
    975435452518
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of front to rear brake pipes
  4. Pass162,225 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    880688649726
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of front to rear brake pipes
  5. Fail162,214 miles (+9,958)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,214 miles
    Test number
    609317463982
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured Inside rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing inspection of front to rear brake pipes
  6. Pass152,256 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,256 miles
    Test number
    741477632047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail152,246 miles (+9,675)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,246 miles
    Test number
    971658262079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass142,571 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,571 miles
    Test number
    280418660991
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail142,563 miles (+7,797)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    734332020059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass134,766 miles (+6,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    372502374975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass128,443 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    114649967672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail128,432 miles (+8,957)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    231055718626
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass119,475 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    917078626932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,334 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    967838834208
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Fail109,309 miles (+12,846)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    931743825176
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass96,463 miles (+24,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    306238898061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    744592991253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 198 BOF

What vehicle is registration 198 BOF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 198 BOF on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Jan 2013. 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 198 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 198 BOF is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 198 BOF?
The MOT on 198 BOF is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 198 BOF done?
198 BOF was recorded at 181,581 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,770 miles a year.
Has 198 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 198 BOF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 198 BOF 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 198 BOF find?
198 BOF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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