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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

249 BWRMOT history

249 BWR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 152,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

249 BWR blue 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,222 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
249 BWR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

249 BWR was last recorded at 152,222 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,188 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,222 miles
  • 2025 – 147,649 miles
  • 2024 – 146,202 miles
  • 2023 – 143,236 miles
  • 2022 – 136,237 miles
  • 2021 – 130,462 miles
  • 2020 – 125,770 miles
  • 2019 – 118,387 miles
  • 2018 – 111,630 miles
  • 2017 – 103,255 miles
  • 2016 – 97,487 miles
  • 2015 – 92,210 miles
  • 2014 – 83,000 miles
  • 2013 – 78,439 miles
  • 2012 – 71,931 miles
  • 2011 – 67,210 miles
  • 2010 – 59,670 miles
  • 2009 – 50,431 miles
  • 2008 – 39,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Inner Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated type rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,222 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,222 miles
    Test number
    310006335520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,188 miles (+4,539)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,188 miles
    Test number
    533278476520
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective N/s (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass147,649 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    344146181024
    • 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 damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated type rubber missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail147,649 miles (+1,447)1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    854703586271
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower cover ( possibly part of the lower arm ) (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 damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated type rubber missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass146,202 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,202 miles
    Test number
    389087799091
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,200 miles (+2,964)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,200 miles
    Test number
    125230559842
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    523620906393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail143,236 miles (+50)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    396342705531
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working o/s side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail143,186 miles (+6,949)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    638324842774
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass136,237 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,237 miles
    Test number
    987187332422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,462 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,462 miles
    Test number
    976280620068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail130,454 miles (+4,684)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,454 miles
    Test number
    808930992044
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass125,770 miles (+7,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,770 miles
    Test number
    336953640157
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass118,387 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    118,387 miles
    Test number
    646381057785
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Fail118,387 miles (+6,757)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,387 miles
    Test number
    469236396138
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass111,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    665906317818
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail111,629 miles (+8,374)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    895753875153
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass103,255 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,255 miles
    Test number
    772501592983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,192 miles (+5,705)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    890094091802
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer side lights not working

  20. Pass97,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    608505133074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,487 miles (+5,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    453041212060
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  22. Pass92,210 miles (+9,210)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    759238105268
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass83,000 miles (+4,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    949420064136
    • NoteLarge plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

  24. Pass78,439 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    816739323196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    917037412125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,931 miles (+4,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    785347412140
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass67,210 miles (+7,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    149298381401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass59,670 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    950551690079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,386 miles (+8,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    124839360042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass50,431 miles (+10,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    381463589061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    514079878052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail39,450 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    594759378054
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 249 BWR

What vehicle is registration 249 BWR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 249 BWR on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Mar 2005. 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 249 BWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 249 BWR is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 249 BWR?
The MOT on 249 BWR is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 249 BWR done?
249 BWR was recorded at 152,222 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
Has 249 BWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 249 BWR has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 249 BWR 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 249 BWR find?
249 BWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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