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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

DS 242MOT history

DS 242 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

DS 242 white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,900 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 242
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 242 was last recorded at 79,900 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,886 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,900 miles
  • 2024 – 70,731 miles
  • 2023 – 62,538 miles
  • 2022 – 55,281 miles
  • 2021 – 47,786 miles
  • 2020 – 39,991 miles
  • 2019 – 32,359 miles
  • 2018 – 23,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,900 miles

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,900 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    580953204950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,886 miles (+9,155)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    112212221048
    • 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))

  3. Pass70,731 miles (+8,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    292902734253
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  4. Pass62,538 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,538 miles
    Test number
    822948223800
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted.

  5. Pass55,281 miles (+7,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    551388588717
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass47,786 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    661040894826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,991 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    128837989922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,359 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    208524282917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,710 miles (+7,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    373553656034
    • 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))

  10. Pass23,252 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    648096270428
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail23,186 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    161619103758
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DS 242

What vehicle is registration DS 242 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 242 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Apr 2015. 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 DS 242 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 242 is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DS 242?
The MOT on DS 242 is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 242 done?
DS 242 was recorded at 79,900 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,486 miles a year.
Has DS 242 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 242 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on DS 242 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 DS 242 find?
DS 242 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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