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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,799 cc

M396 HBDMOT history

M396 HBD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

M396 HBD blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
116,606 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M396 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M396 HBD was last recorded at 116,606 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,955 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,606 miles
  • 2022 – 114,955 miles
  • 2021 – 113,349 miles
  • 2020 – 111,727 miles
  • 2019 – 109,040 miles
  • 2018 – 107,639 miles
  • 2017 – 105,810 miles
  • 2016 – 103,566 miles
  • 2015 – 101,782 miles
  • 2014 – 99,407 miles
  • 2013 – 97,539 miles
  • 2012 – 95,203 miles
  • 2011 – 91,898 miles
  • 2010 – 88,737 miles
  • 2009 – 85,277 miles
  • 2008 – 81,131 miles
  • 2007 – 76,780 miles
  • 2006 – 73,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear behind bumper has slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear behind bumper has slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,606 miles (+1,651)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    513590275382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear behind bumper has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear behind bumper has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,955 miles (+1,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,955 miles
    Test number
    849435065598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,349 miles (+1,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    442455117849
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,727 miles
    Test number
    712022921941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,727 miles (+2,687)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,727 miles
    Test number
    461725333541
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,040 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    250699648171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,639 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    209958330003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,810 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    297900178593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,799 miles (+2,233)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    582649364056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass103,566 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    490251697526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,782 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    205666455142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,407 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    148414664145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,539 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    116855453163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,203 miles (+3,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    578613572165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass91,898 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,898 miles
    Test number
    515928551140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,737 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    502662780167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    790602669180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,276 miles (+4,145)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,276 miles
    Test number
    121062169118
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass81,131 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    430298868121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,780 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,780 miles
    Test number
    251645967489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    264985676450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M396 HBD

Does M396 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M396 HBD expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M396 HBD?
The MOT on M396 HBD expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M396 HBD done?
M396 HBD was recorded at 116,606 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has M396 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M396 HBD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on M396 HBD 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 M396 HBD find?
M396 HBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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