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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

248 ETAMOT history

248 ETA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

248 ETA grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,456 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
248 ETA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

248 ETA was last recorded at 130,456 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,732 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,724 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,456 miles
  • 2025 – 122,732 miles
  • 2024 – 116,149 miles
  • 2023 – 107,300 miles
  • 2022 – 101,252 miles
  • 2021 – 95,844 miles
  • 2020 – 92,817 miles
  • 2019 – 83,554 miles
  • 2018 – 68,853 miles
  • 2017 – 65,676 miles
  • 2016 – 57,909 miles
  • 2015 – 51,556 miles
  • 2014 – 43,082 miles
  • 2013 – 36,870 miles
  • 2012 – 31,553 miles
  • 2011 – 23,880 miles
  • 2010 – 19,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mount defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,456 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    284776585129
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mount defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail130,456 miles (+7,724)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    296038687742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mount defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,732 miles (+6,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,732 miles
    Test number
    473745367600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable mount defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,149 miles (+8,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,149 miles
    Test number
    375697192029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,300 miles (+6,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    740278147237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket no attached between both rear silencers

  6. Pass101,252 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    184490146436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,844 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    578365478850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    891369182216
    • AdvisoryBoth rear ridged brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Fail92,815 miles (+9,261)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    771253616930
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear ridged brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass83,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    564345882988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,554 miles (+14,701)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    313157913834
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,853 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    193944367776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    556560562163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,676 miles (+7,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    210446280542
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass57,909 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    661890341099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,556 miles (+8,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    889298085188
    • NoteBoth front tyres bold on inner edge
    • NoteDeep cut in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass43,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    836348384111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,082 miles (+6,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    325748084177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    199926583178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail36,870 miles (+5,317)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    726725683107
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,553 miles (+7,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    339645782184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass23,880 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    287296681449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    180155090157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 248 ETA

What vehicle is registration 248 ETA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 248 ETA on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jul 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 248 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 248 ETA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 248 ETA?
The MOT on 248 ETA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 248 ETA done?
248 ETA was recorded at 130,456 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has 248 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 248 ETA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 248 ETA 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 248 ETA find?
248 ETA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush; nearside rear parking brake cable mount defective, and 2 more.

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