Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
DFO 444MOT history
DFO 444 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 62,208 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DFO 444
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DFO 444 was last recorded at 62,208 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Apr 2007: 32,155 miles, lower than 41,335 miles on 29 Mar 2006.
- 19 Feb 2009: 26,014 miles, lower than 32,155 miles on 18 Apr 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 59,958 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,250 miles
- Average per year
- 1,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,208 miles
- 2025 – 59,958 miles
- 2024 – 58,141 miles
- 2023 – 58,042 miles
- 2022 – 57,296 miles
- 2021 – 56,904 miles
- 2019 – 56,084 miles
- 2018 – 53,452 miles
- 2017 – 50,373 miles
- 2016 – 47,835 miles
- 2015 – 45,018 miles
- 2014 – 41,377 miles
- 2013 – 38,784 miles
- 2012 – 35,549 miles
- 2011 – 32,461 miles
- 2010 – 28,927 miles
- 2009 – 27,132 miles
- 2007 – 32,155 miles
- 2006 – 41,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,208 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,208 miles (+2,250)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 62,208 miles
- Test number
- 380502343329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,958 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 59,958 miles
- Test number
- 773040086041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,141 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 58,141 miles
- Test number
- 348415835030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,042 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 58,042 miles
- Test number
- 439041039250
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,042 miles (+746)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,042 miles
- Test number
- 373936177154
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,296 miles (+392)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 57,296 miles
- Test number
- 882092789719
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,904 miles (+820)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 56,904 miles
- Test number
- 730943443964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,084 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,084 miles
- Test number
- 392507292614
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass53,452 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 53,452 miles
- Test number
- 741856591352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,373 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 50,373 miles
- Test number
- 458709235975
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
Pass47,835 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 47,835 miles
- Test number
- 598303399416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,018 miles (+3,641)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,018 miles
- Test number
- 957609435105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass41,377 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,377 miles
- Test number
- 529120944183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,784 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 38,784 miles
- Test number
- 618967933129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,549 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,549 miles
- Test number
- 938134542106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,461 miles
- Test number
- 536287831179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,455 miles (+3,528)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,455 miles
- Test number
- 238087731195
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Pass28,927 miles (+1,795)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,927 miles
- Test number
- 281481440442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,132 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,132 miles
- Test number
- 641975029122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,014 miles (-6,141)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 26,014 miles
- Test number
- 192140759053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,155 miles (-9,180)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,155 miles
- Test number
- 213288607173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,335 miles
- Test number
- 683188786078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DFO 444
- What vehicle is registration DFO 444 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DFO 444 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 1999. 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 DFO 444 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DFO 444 is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DFO 444?
- The MOT on DFO 444 is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DFO 444 done?
- DFO 444 was recorded at 62,208 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,048 miles a year.
- Has DFO 444 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DFO 444 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on DFO 444 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on DFO 444 find?
- DFO 444 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, and 3 more.
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