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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.

255 EWD red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass97,623 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 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.

  1. Pass97,623 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    165668829906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,571 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    662172803885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass91,162 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    378881372038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. Pass73,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    624015167433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass63,455 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    975427884192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass39,099 miles (+10,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    242979259142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,352 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,352 miles
    Test number
    987037571399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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