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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,996 cc

249 VALMOT history

249 VAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

249 VAL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,734 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
249 VAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

249 VAL was last recorded at 144,734 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,729 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,734 miles
  • 2025 – 142,982 miles
  • 2024 – 139,543 miles
  • 2023 – 136,951 miles
  • 2021 – 130,994 miles
  • 2020 – 125,784 miles
  • 2019 – 118,759 miles
  • 2018 – 108,672 miles
  • 2017 – 99,528 miles
  • 2016 – 89,113 miles
  • 2015 – 81,581 miles
  • 2014 – 72,381 miles
  • 2013 – 65,057 miles
  • 2012 – 64,131 miles
  • 2011 – 62,220 miles
  • 2010 – 59,495 miles
  • 2009 – 56,465 miles
  • 2008 – 53,474 miles
  • 2007 – 50,804 miles
  • 2006 – 47,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,734 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,734 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,734 miles
    Test number
    488492506374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,729 miles (+1,747)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    302932955635
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,982 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,982 miles
    Test number
    921250064940
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,543 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,543 miles
    Test number
    965483110063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,951 miles (+5,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    159837562992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,994 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    944803184146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,961 miles (+5,177)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,961 miles
    Test number
    125534844413
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,784 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,784 miles
    Test number
    290104056683
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and some of its components

  9. Pass118,759 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    799116885204
    • 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))

  10. Fail118,751 miles (+10,079)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    150673684581
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass108,672 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,672 miles
    Test number
    149684916004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    669130068843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail99,527 miles (+10,414)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    322434141059
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass89,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    455162523883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,113 miles (+7,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    567795456826
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass81,581 miles (+9,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    389127215369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,381 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    715231214219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,057 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    239184013265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    755857022283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,131 miles (+1,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    188197522252
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass62,220 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    665001921213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass59,495 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    880184010215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,465 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    230731819291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,474 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    470272518219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,804 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    870475607275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    342157526247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 249 VAL

What vehicle is registration 249 VAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 249 VAL on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Aug 1998. 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 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 249 VAL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 249 VAL?
The MOT on 249 VAL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 249 VAL done?
249 VAL was recorded at 144,734 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has 249 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 249 VAL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 249 VAL 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 VAL find?
249 VAL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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