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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

E101 DPPMOT history

E101 DPP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 14 Apr 1988. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
106,642 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E101 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
14 Apr 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

E101 DPP was last recorded at 106,642 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,550 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,642 miles
  • 2021 – 106,550 miles
  • 2020 – 106,380 miles
  • 2019 – 105,218 miles
  • 2018 – 104,791 miles
  • 2017 – 103,867 miles
  • 2016 – 103,624 miles
  • 2015 – 103,587 miles
  • 2014 – 103,306 miles
  • 2013 – 102,987 miles
  • 2012 – 102,563 miles
  • 2011 – 102,359 miles
  • 2010 – 102,171 miles
  • 2009 – 101,618 miles
  • 2008 – 101,119 miles
  • 2007 – 99,871 miles
  • 2006 – 98,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,642 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Brake lever pivots slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,642 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    434611187931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,550 miles
    Test number
    501720724198
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail106,550 miles (+170)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,550 miles
    Test number
    165711484003
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass106,380 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    222029789236
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    351627177810
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail105,218 miles (+427)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    142245353856
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass104,791 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,791 miles
    Test number
    447391646110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,867 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    312899074450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,624 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    427876051240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak on rear axle

  10. Fail103,613 miles (+26)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    743753556438
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak on rear axle

  11. Pass103,587 miles (+281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    607364185150
    • NoteAdvise oil leak rear axle

  12. Pass103,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    576100494163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail103,306 miles (+319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    178840394187
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass102,987 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    766403603216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,563 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    206587702285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,359 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    856397651123
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    364203910129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail102,171 miles (+553)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    912783610119
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,618 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,618 miles
    Test number
    611416689066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,119 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    301544318115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,871 miles (+967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    103493817198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,904 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    384927956151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,847 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    462613756190
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about E101 DPP

Does E101 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E101 DPP expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E101 DPP?
The MOT on E101 DPP expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E101 DPP done?
E101 DPP was recorded at 106,642 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 480 miles a year.
Has E101 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E101 DPP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on E101 DPP 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 E101 DPP find?
E101 DPP passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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