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Mercedes-Benz 230

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 2,299 cc

61 EERMOT history

61 EER is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 Sept 1985. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 64,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
64,244 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
4
3 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
61 EER
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
6 Sept 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

61 EER was last recorded at 64,244 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,226 miles · 6 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,244 miles
  • 2019 – 64,226 miles
  • 2018 – 64,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,244 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust blow from middle silencer

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

4 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,244 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    830157084792
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from middle silencer
  2. Pass64,226 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    118922388255
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass64,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    170983385617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre walls perished
  4. Fail64,215 miles8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    772136352967
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Questions about 61 EER

What vehicle is registration 61 EER currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 61 EER on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 Sept 1985. 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 61 EER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 61 EER expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 61 EER?
The MOT on 61 EER expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 61 EER done?
61 EER was recorded at 64,244 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 5 miles a year.
Has 61 EER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 61 EER has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on 61 EER 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 61 EER find?
61 EER passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust blow from middle silencer.

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