Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,950 cc
97 BCMOT history
97 BC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 88,340 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 88,340 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 5 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 97 BC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 31 Dec 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
97 BC was last recorded at 88,340 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,314 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,026 miles
- Average per year
- 11,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,340 miles
- 2024 – 79,314 miles
- 2022 – 57,340 miles
- 2021 – 42,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 10 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,340 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 88,340 miles
- Test number
- 565243160637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,338 miles (+9,024)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,338 miles
- Test number
- 764339129983
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (275/35/R19 xl rf) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (275/35/R19 xl rf) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (275/35/R19 xl rf) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,314 miles
- Test number
- 198911736654
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail79,311 miles (+10,330)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,311 miles
- Test number
- 957650309226
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 98Y XL RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 98Y XL RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,981 miles (+11,641)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 68,981 miles
- Test number
- 664129000398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,340 miles (+14,778)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 57,340 miles
- Test number
- 600859808893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,562 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 42,562 miles
- Test number
- 535490184184
- AdvisoryFront Brake Pads Appear Low
Questions about 97 BC
- What vehicle is registration 97 BC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 97 BC on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2018. 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 97 BC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 BC is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 97 BC?
- The MOT on 97 BC is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 97 BC done?
- 97 BC was recorded at 88,340 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 11,237 miles a year.
- Has 97 BC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 97 BC has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 97 BC 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 97 BC find?
- 97 BC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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