Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
296 JOAMOT history
296 JOA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,018 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,014 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 296 JOA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
296 JOA was last recorded at 116,018 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 8,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,751 miles · 18 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,267 miles
- Average per year
- 7,014 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,018 miles
- 2025 – 107,751 miles
- 2024 – 103,972 miles
- 2023 – 102,059 miles
- 2022 – 99,656 miles
- 2021 – 96,978 miles
- 2020 – 94,677 miles
- 2019 – 87,128 miles
- 2018 – 86,699 miles
- 2017 – 72,098 miles
- 2016 – 56,051 miles
- 2015 – 41,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,018 miles
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 metal brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,018 miles (+8,267)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,018 miles
- Test number
- 432479315550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,751 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 107,751 miles
- Test number
- 783951729553
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail107,738 miles (+3,766)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,738 miles
- Test number
- 622147072281
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,972 miles (+1,913)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 103,972 miles
- Test number
- 987325891538
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,059 miles (+2,403)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,059 miles
- Test number
- 283640587173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,656 miles (+2,678)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 99,656 miles
- Test number
- 906112572786
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,978 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,978 miles
- Test number
- 662985692106
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
Pass94,677 miles (+7,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,677 miles
- Test number
- 870091917439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,128 miles (+429)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,128 miles
- Test number
- 809766919557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,699 miles (+14,601)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,699 miles
- Test number
- 462086995803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,098 miles (+16,047)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,098 miles
- Test number
- 164979388559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,051 miles (+15,036)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,051 miles
- Test number
- 968673814468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
Pass41,015 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 41,015 miles
- Test number
- 518800315250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront pads getting low
Questions about 296 JOA
- What vehicle is registration 296 JOA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 296 JOA on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 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 296 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 296 JOA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 296 JOA?
- The MOT on 296 JOA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 296 JOA done?
- 296 JOA was recorded at 116,018 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,014 miles a year.
- Has 296 JOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 296 JOA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on 296 JOA 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 296 JOA find?
- 296 JOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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