
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass119,475 miles (+10,141)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 119,475 miles
- Test number
- 917078626932
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass96,463 miles (+24,041)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 96,463 miles
- Test number
- 306238898061
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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