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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

430 BADMOT history

430 BAD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 84,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

430 BAD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,205 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
430 BAD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

430 BAD was last recorded at 84,205 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,019 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,186 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,205 miles
  • 2024 – 83,019 miles
  • 2023 – 80,299 miles
  • 2022 – 78,241 miles
  • 2021 – 75,097 miles
  • 2020 – 73,181 miles
  • 2019 – 70,967 miles
  • 2018 – 66,457 miles
  • 2017 – 60,846 miles
  • 2016 – 57,026 miles
  • 2014 – 48,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,205 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,205 miles (+1,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    391080330764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass83,019 miles (+2,720)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    159540267027
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass80,299 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    855240795324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,241 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    890007437011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,097 miles (+1,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    334848196457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass73,181 miles (+2,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    991572096158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass70,967 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    257879924782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,457 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    824323394002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,846 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    657693807715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail60,828 miles (+3,802)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    228199821862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass57,026 miles (+8,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    560407650054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,162 miles
    Test number
    378671314361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 430 BAD

What vehicle is registration 430 BAD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 430 BAD on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 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 430 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 430 BAD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 430 BAD?
The MOT on 430 BAD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 430 BAD done?
430 BAD was recorded at 84,205 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has 430 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 430 BAD has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on 430 BAD 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 430 BAD find?
430 BAD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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