
Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
255 EWDMOT history
255 EWD is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,623 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 255 EWD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
255 EWD was last recorded at 97,623 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,571 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,052 miles
- Average per year
- 6,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,623 miles
- 2025 – 93,571 miles
- 2024 – 91,162 miles
- 2023 – 89,379 miles
- 2022 – 86,868 miles
- 2021 – 80,058 miles
- 2020 – 73,618 miles
- 2019 – 63,455 miles
- 2018 – 53,514 miles
- 2017 – 39,099 miles
- 2016 – 28,352 miles
- 2015 – 21,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe incorrectly routed and held by cable tie
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,623 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,623 miles
- Test number
- 165668829906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,571 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 93,571 miles
- Test number
- 662172803885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,804 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 92,804 miles
- Test number
- 548211325795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe incorrectly routed and held by cable tie
Fail92,803 miles (+1,641)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,803 miles
- Test number
- 229160170417
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe incorrectly routed and held by cable tie
Pass91,162 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,162 miles
- Test number
- 378881372038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,158 miles (+1,779)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,158 miles
- Test number
- 243869065627
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBattery has low voltage
Pass89,379 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,379 miles
- Test number
- 533141934586
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,868 miles (+6,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,868 miles
- Test number
- 479436211472
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass80,058 miles (+6,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,058 miles
- Test number
- 486894837373
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,618 miles
- Test number
- 624015167433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,618 miles (+10,163)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,618 miles
- Test number
- 132973116131
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass63,455 miles (+9,941)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 63,455 miles
- Test number
- 975427884192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,514 miles (+14,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 53,514 miles
- Test number
- 682482739579
- 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)
Pass39,099 miles (+10,747)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 39,099 miles
- Test number
- 242979259142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,352 miles (+6,436)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 28,352 miles
- Test number
- 987037571399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 21,916 miles
- Test number
- 596725015093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 255 EWD
- What vehicle is registration 255 EWD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 255 EWD on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 2012. 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 255 EWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 255 EWD is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 255 EWD?
- The MOT on 255 EWD is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 255 EWD done?
- 255 EWD was recorded at 97,623 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,517 miles a year.
- Has 255 EWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 255 EWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on 255 EWD 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 255 EWD find?
- 255 EWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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