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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Petrol · 1989 · 2,299 cc

230 ERAMOT history

230 ERA is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jun 1989. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,525 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
230 ERA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
8 Jun 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

230 ERA was last recorded at 140,525 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,474 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,525 miles
  • 2025 – 140,474 miles
  • 2024 – 140,309 miles
  • 2023 – 140,172 miles
  • 2022 – 139,962 miles
  • 2021 – 139,770 miles
  • 2020 – 139,381 miles
  • 2019 – 139,025 miles
  • 2018 – 138,690 miles
  • 2017 – 138,322 miles
  • 2016 – 137,889 miles
  • 2015 – 136,953 miles
  • 2014 – 134,888 miles
  • 2013 – 133,310 miles
  • 2012 – 130,332 miles
  • 2011 – 128,912 miles
  • 2010 – 127,268 miles
  • 2009 – 125,138 miles
  • 2008 – 123,983 miles
  • 2007 – 122,718 miles
  • 2006 – 121,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,525 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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.

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,525 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    596458261624
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass140,474 miles (+165)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,474 miles
    Test number
    724316301636
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass140,309 miles (+137)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    626529337377
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass140,172 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    940962196662
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Fail140,172 miles (+210)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    971753794349
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass139,962 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,962 miles
    Test number
    868917144549
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Fail139,961 miles (+191)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    944560822327
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  8. Pass139,770 miles (+389)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    565212586899
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass139,381 miles (+356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,381 miles
    Test number
    632163112939
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Pass139,025 miles (+335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    760648306725
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass138,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    213539002740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,690 miles (+368)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    486507136190
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,322 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,322 miles
    Test number
    756521736725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass137,889 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,889 miles
    Test number
    589133945632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail137,887 miles (+934)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,887 miles
    Test number
    522466864311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass136,953 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,953 miles
    Test number
    266133605240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass134,888 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,888 miles
    Test number
    369809294118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail134,888 miles (+1,578)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,888 miles
    Test number
    646939394197
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass133,310 miles (+2,978)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    749834703289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass130,332 miles (+1,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    888077802211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak around dif

  21. Pass128,912 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,912 miles
    Test number
    626880001241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail128,905 miles (+1,637)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,905 miles
    Test number
    119509391112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass127,268 miles (+2,130)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,268 miles
    Test number
    812440630277
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside steering idler has slight play

  24. Pass125,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    861031849057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail125,135 miles (+1,152)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    894601649003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

  26. Pass123,983 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    444658938038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass122,718 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,718 miles
    Test number
    684480247018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail122,714 miles (+1,546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,714 miles
    Test number
    282788537086
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass121,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    121,168 miles
    Test number
    764945856024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 230 ERA

What vehicle is registration 230 ERA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 230 ERA on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jun 1989. 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 230 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 230 ERA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 230 ERA?
The MOT on 230 ERA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 230 ERA done?
230 ERA was recorded at 140,525 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 945 miles a year.
Has 230 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 230 ERA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 230 ERA 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 230 ERA find?
230 ERA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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