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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,950 cc

986 EWTMOT history

986 EWT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

986 EWT white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,042 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
986 EWT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

986 EWT was last recorded at 134,042 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 7,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,341 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,701 miles
Average per year
16,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,042 miles
  • 2025 – 126,341 miles
  • 2024 – 101,904 miles
  • 2023 – 80,145 miles
  • 2022 – 60,542 miles
  • 2021 – 52,250 miles
  • 2020 – 31,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,042 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm has slight play in inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside headlamp unit has a broken mounting, resulting in small amount of movement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    555816655336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,042 miles (+7,701)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    751772247949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass126,341 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    563805808458
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm has slight play in inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp unit has a broken mounting, resulting in small amount of movement.
  4. Fail126,330 miles (+24,426)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    526558765496
    • DangerousRoad wheel fractured Both rear alloy wheels cracked. (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm has slight play in inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp unit has a broken mounting, resulting in small amount of movement.
    • AdvisoryTPMS Lamp lit.
  5. Pass101,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    642202132240
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail101,901 miles (+21,756)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,901 miles
    Test number
    479516054173
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass80,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    730230615940
    • AdvisoryNearside rear view mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail80,145 miles (+19,603)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    496026253559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear view mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass60,542 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    558086761136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,250 miles (+20,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    916087257032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,681 miles
    Test number
    433214440801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    935177772309
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about 986 EWT

What vehicle is registration 986 EWT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 986 EWT on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2017. 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 EWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 986 EWT is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 986 EWT?
The MOT on 986 EWT is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 986 EWT done?
986 EWT was recorded at 134,042 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 16,448 miles a year.
Has 986 EWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 986 EWT has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 986 EWT 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 EWT find?
986 EWT passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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