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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

K88 KNEMOT history

K88 KNE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

K88 KNE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,029 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KNE was last recorded at 121,029 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,027 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,029 miles
  • 2025 – 121,027 miles
  • 2024 – 108,184 miles
  • 2023 – 101,794 miles
  • 2021 – 99,495 miles
  • 2020 – 96,990 miles
  • 2019 – 91,390 miles
  • 2018 – 83,520 miles
  • 2017 – 78,310 miles
  • 2016 – 72,059 miles
  • 2015 – 66,459 miles
  • 2014 – 60,549 miles
  • 2013 – 55,203 miles
  • 2012 – 50,350 miles
  • 2011 – 43,101 miles
  • 2010 – 36,013 miles
  • 2009 – 28,634 miles
  • 2008 – 20,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,029 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under trays fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,029 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,029 miles
    Test number
    172376428350
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,027 miles (+12,843)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    175750433836
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    307300078756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail108,184 miles (+632)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    982691652934
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail107,552 miles (+5,758)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    505227552281
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear badly corroded (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (rear section ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,794 miles (+2,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    539920108205
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,495 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    550724558700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,990 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    875926912180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,988 miles (+5,598)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    755912044670
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,390 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    873464580427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    272131709488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,518 miles (+5,208)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    110243907566
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Advisory2 x front top arm ball joints cover poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass78,310 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    880423721638
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  14. Fail78,308 miles (+6,249)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    992700682605
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front most (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  15. Pass72,059 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    306570568930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail72,037 miles (+5,578)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    894141753260
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no water coming out (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective rod broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35r18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,459 miles (+5,910)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    836888015191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    829213114199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,544 miles (+5,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    625443014113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    709658703157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail55,203 miles (+4,853)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    139497303153
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,350 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    855217212119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail50,348 miles (+7,247)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    645316112153
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass43,101 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    347782401185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    532112700162
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail35,994 miles (+7,360)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    874142200161
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass28,634 miles (+8,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    194140529133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass20,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,066 miles
    Test number
    970153698080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 KNE

Does K88 KNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KNE is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KNE?
The MOT on K88 KNE is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KNE done?
K88 KNE was recorded at 121,029 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
Has K88 KNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KNE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 KNE 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 K88 KNE find?
K88 KNE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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