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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

488TMOT history

488T is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 33,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

488T black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,181 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488T
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488T was last recorded at 33,181 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,138 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,181 miles
  • 2025 – 32,865 miles
  • 2024 – 31,321 miles
  • 2023 – 30,374 miles
  • 2022 – 26,012 miles
  • 2021 – 24,962 miles
  • 2019 – 17,558 miles
  • 2018 – 17,516 miles
  • 2017 – 14,668 miles
  • 2016 – 14,436 miles
  • 2015 – 13,912 miles
  • 2014 – 13,108 miles
  • 2013 – 11,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,181 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    403392940602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail33,138 miles (+273)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    663791503280
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect black/silver fitted (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect black/silver fitted (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure fallen off twice during test (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass32,865 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    993939180397
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass31,321 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    197972564875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,374 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    559720411589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,012 miles (+1,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    229658727233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass24,962 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,962 miles
    Test number
    303418933361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass17,558 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,558 miles
    Test number
    600250295771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,516 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    584717364876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,668 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,668 miles
    Test number
    506705107605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    398285746505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,432 miles (+520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,432 miles
    Test number
    701537303151
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass13,912 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    946202835191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail13,888 miles (+780)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,888 miles
    Test number
    395406325106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass13,108 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,108 miles
    Test number
    825419024104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass11,952 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,952 miles
    Test number
    249610923471
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 488T

What vehicle is registration 488T currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488T on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2010. 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 488T currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488T is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488T?
The MOT on 488T is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488T done?
488T was recorded at 33,181 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,590 miles a year.
Has 488T ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488T has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 488T 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 488T find?
488T passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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