Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
242 KAOMOT history
242 KAO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 59,678 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 242 KAO
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 19 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
242 KAO was last recorded at 59,678 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 59,678 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,678 miles
- 2025 – 57,602 miles
- 2024 – 55,922 miles
- 2023 – 53,498 miles
- 2022 – 51,419 miles
- 2021 – 48,790 miles
- 2020 – 45,723 miles
- 2019 – 43,580 miles
- 2018 – 39,581 miles
- 2017 – 36,941 miles
- 2016 – 32,612 miles
- 2015 – 28,321 miles
- 2014 – 25,423 miles
- 2013 – 23,223 miles
- 2012 – 20,645 miles
- 2011 – 17,921 miles
- 2010 – 14,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,678 miles
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,678 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 59,678 miles
- Test number
- 992524223318
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,678 miles (+2,076)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,678 miles
- Test number
- 229347257863
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,602 miles (+1,680)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 57,602 miles
- Test number
- 969482518826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,922 miles (+2,424)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 55,922 miles
- Test number
- 965321565048
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,498 miles (+2,079)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 53,498 miles
- Test number
- 936737003262
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass51,419 miles (+2,629)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 51,419 miles
- Test number
- 178622868918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,790 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 48,790 miles
- Test number
- 847149823015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail48,790 miles (+3,067)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,790 miles
- Test number
- 531239648207
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass45,723 miles (+2,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,723 miles
- Test number
- 483121174322
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster at rear axle broken but headlamp aim ok when checked
Pass43,580 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,580 miles
- Test number
- 333671489390
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass39,581 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 39,581 miles
- Test number
- 230888724431
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass36,941 miles (+4,329)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 36,941 miles
- Test number
- 154079899099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,612 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 950944244137
- AdvisoryNearside Front side walls perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass28,321 miles (+2,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 28,321 miles
- Test number
- 433101119519
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall perishing
Pass25,423 miles (+2,200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,423 miles
- Test number
- 955993174260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,223 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,223 miles
- Test number
- 357856863298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,645 miles (+2,724)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,645 miles
- Test number
- 438058452210
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll tyres cracking
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass17,921 miles (+3,107)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,921 miles
- Test number
- 839877751281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass14,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 14,814 miles
- Test number
- 394418050420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 242 KAO
- What vehicle is registration 242 KAO currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 242 KAO on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Oct 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 242 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 242 KAO is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 242 KAO?
- The MOT on 242 KAO is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 242 KAO done?
- 242 KAO was recorded at 59,678 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
- Has 242 KAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 242 KAO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 242 KAO 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 242 KAO find?
- 242 KAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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