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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

986 DRKMOT history

986 DRK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

986 DRK silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,473 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
986 DRK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

986 DRK was last recorded at 138,473 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,075 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,398 miles
Average per year
10,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,473 miles
  • 2025 – 131,075 miles
  • 2024 – 124,729 miles
  • 2023 – 116,477 miles
  • 2022 – 111,693 miles
  • 2020 – 103,453 miles
  • 2019 – 88,166 miles
  • 2018 – 78,588 miles
  • 2017 – 69,458 miles
  • 2016 – 51,886 miles
  • 2015 – 27,839 miles
  • 2014 – 17,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    292397402219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,473 miles (+7,398)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    649391156619
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    373237362408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,075 miles (+6,346)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    265809539614
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    859362648722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

  6. Fail124,729 miles (+8,252)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    918051664008
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

  7. Pass116,477 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    916989632911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryUnable to see underside due to plastic shields

  8. Fail116,433 miles (+4,740)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,433 miles
    Test number
    142596603406
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see underside due to plastic shields

  9. Pass111,693 miles (+8,240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    374156600699
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn In Centre (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,453 miles (+15,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,453 miles
    Test number
    689142428840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,166 miles (+9,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    184837530898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,588 miles (+9,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,588 miles
    Test number
    206999959204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass69,458 miles (+17,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    720593519360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside and outside edges

  14. Pass51,886 miles (+24,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    987926360251
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  15. Pass27,839 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    685590525151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,943 miles
    Test number
    818877104170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 986 DRK

What vehicle is registration 986 DRK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 986 DRK on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Apr 2011. 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 986 DRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 986 DRK is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 986 DRK?
The MOT on 986 DRK is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 986 DRK done?
986 DRK was recorded at 138,473 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,274 miles a year.
Has 986 DRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 986 DRK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 986 DRK 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 986 DRK find?
986 DRK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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