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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,400 cc

KAR 1301MOT history

KAR 1301 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

KAR 1301 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,332 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAR 1301
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAR 1301 was last recorded at 75,332 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,048 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
284 miles
Average per year
1,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,332 miles
  • 2025 – 75,048 miles
  • 2024 – 74,143 miles
  • 2023 – 73,809 miles
  • 2022 – 73,318 miles
  • 2021 – 73,053 miles
  • 2020 – 71,805 miles
  • 2019 – 69,115 miles
  • 2018 – 67,194 miles
  • 2017 – 64,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    636489712116
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail75,329 miles (+281)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    420684847964
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,048 miles (+905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    284898849282
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f o/s/f

  4. Pass74,143 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    984097257801
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F O/S/F
    • AdvisoryRear Under side corroded

  5. Fail74,172 miles (+363)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    992710745635
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F O/S/F
    • AdvisoryRear Under side corroded

  6. Pass73,809 miles (+491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    943306836916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside body has corrosion

  7. Pass73,318 miles (+265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    516892132577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE - SPARE WHEEL FITTED AT TIME OF TEST - TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED ALSO IS 20 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,053 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    189531831254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,052 miles (+1,247)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    950436037027
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    811557300620
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail71,805 miles (+2,690)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    741101085087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass69,115 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    691611094506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,087 miles (+1,893)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    692329197316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD AND ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass67,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    137494495035
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD

  15. Fail67,193 km (+2,831)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,193 km
    Test number
    890310638288
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD

  16. Pass64,362 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,362 km
    Test number
    276833325089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySPARE WHEEL FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT - PERISHED ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND SIDE WALLS

  17. Fail64,357 miles5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    387835143231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Questions about KAR 1301

What vehicle is registration KAR 1301 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAR 1301 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 2002. 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 KAR 1301 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KAR 1301 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on KAR 1301?
The MOT on KAR 1301 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KAR 1301 done?
KAR 1301 was recorded at 75,332 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,186 miles a year.
Has KAR 1301 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAR 1301 has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on KAR 1301 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 KAR 1301 find?
KAR 1301 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os+ns; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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