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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

88 JEMOT history

88 JE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,030 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 JE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 JE was last recorded at 80,030 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 2,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,085 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,945 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,030 miles
  • 2023 – 77,085 miles
  • 2022 – 76,875 miles
  • 2021 – 76,121 miles
  • 2020 – 74,501 miles
  • 2019 – 72,905 miles
  • 2018 – 71,275 miles
  • 2017 – 69,782 miles
  • 2016 – 68,962 miles
  • 2015 – 66,922 miles
  • 2014 – 66,187 miles
  • 2013 – 65,735 miles
  • 2012 – 64,947 miles
  • 2011 – 64,010 miles
  • 2010 – 63,104 miles
  • 2009 – 61,484 miles
  • 2008 – 59,321 miles
  • 2007 – 57,504 miles
  • 2006 – 53,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,030 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,030 miles
    Test number
    274690691248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,085 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    197481573434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,875 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    222849428636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,121 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    231887309898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,501 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    426594219255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,905 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    615430520141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,275 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    984245735672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,782 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    327116344140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,962 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    395614536815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,922 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    588232810458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,187 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    297221914371
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  12. Pass65,735 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    389177313323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,947 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    596818312357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,945 miles (+935)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    306597312303
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  15. Pass64,010 miles (+906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    168905601321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  16. Pass63,104 miles (+1,620)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    321680500300
    • DangerousSound proffing pad unscure
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  17. Pass61,484 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    783145599250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,480 miles (+2,159)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    433103699202
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass59,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    391096718316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Fail59,321 miles (+1,817)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    590256518391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass57,504 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,504 miles
    Test number
    904196017340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,252 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    292325967045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,943 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    560544976075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil

Questions about 88 JE

What vehicle is registration 88 JE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 JE on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 88 JE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 88 JE expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 88 JE?
The MOT on 88 JE expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 88 JE done?
88 JE was recorded at 80,030 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has 88 JE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 JE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on 88 JE 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 88 JE find?
88 JE passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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