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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

278 JBCMOT history

278 JBC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 22,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

278 JBC 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
22,780 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 JBC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 JBC was last recorded at 22,780 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,477 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,780 miles
  • 2024 – 22,477 miles
  • 2023 – 22,072 miles
  • 2022 – 21,634 miles
  • 2021 – 21,135 miles
  • 2020 – 20,597 miles
  • 2019 – 19,951 miles
  • 2018 – 18,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,780 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,780 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    293797433496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass22,477 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    594473412487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,072 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    100660513675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    157124840341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,634 miles (+499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    586752682948
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass21,135 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    689170401381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    612417988693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,596 miles (+645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,596 miles
    Test number
    848022137467
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass19,951 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,951 miles
    Test number
    650968104519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    429488690909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail18,401 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    508283115294
    • DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about 278 JBC

What vehicle is registration 278 JBC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 JBC on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jul 2016. 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 278 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 JBC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 278 JBC?
The MOT on 278 JBC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 JBC done?
278 JBC was recorded at 22,780 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has 278 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 JBC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 278 JBC 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 278 JBC find?
278 JBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.

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