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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

MSA 298MOT history

MSA 298 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MSA 298 blue Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz B-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,233 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSA 298
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSA 298 was last recorded at 89,233 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,094 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,139 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,233 miles
  • 2025 – 84,094 miles
  • 2024 – 79,864 miles
  • 2023 – 75,720 miles
  • 2022 – 72,516 miles
  • 2021 – 70,461 miles
  • 2020 – 67,693 miles
  • 2019 – 62,408 miles
  • 2018 – 56,804 miles
  • 2017 – 51,312 miles
  • 2016 – 42,427 miles
  • 2015 – 36,185 miles
  • 2014 – 31,197 miles
  • 2013 – 27,438 miles
  • 2012 – 23,545 miles
  • 2011 – 19,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Both front tyres worn/wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake effort low ,handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,233 miles (+5,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    127249460173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass84,094 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    731544769893
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  3. Pass79,864 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,864 miles
    Test number
    696351482767
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn/wearing unevenly
  4. Fail79,636 miles (+3,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    135475508002
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn/wearing unevenly
  5. Pass75,720 miles (+3,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    164046001031
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake effort lower than nearside
  6. Pass72,516 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    293709240413
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail72,515 miles (+2,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    823607276821
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass70,461 miles (+2,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    116174849779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low ,handbrake travel high
  9. Pass67,693 miles (+5,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    801179213655
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear wheel when rotated
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low ,handbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake effort low
  10. Pass62,408 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    172526053258
    • AdvisoryFull engine &body undercovers fitted.
  11. Pass56,804 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    333042151509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,312 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    223233945977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,427 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    689847989880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,185 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    423447884565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,197 miles (+29)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    716954624251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished in tread
  16. Fail31,168 miles (+3,730)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    358339414231
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished in treead
  17. Pass27,438 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    796069513246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,545 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    516462212250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,637 miles
    Test number
    768429791157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSA 298

What vehicle is registration MSA 298 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSA 298 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 30 Jul 2008. 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 MSA 298 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSA 298 is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSA 298?
The MOT on MSA 298 is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSA 298 done?
MSA 298 was recorded at 89,233 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has MSA 298 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSA 298 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on MSA 298 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 MSA 298 find?
MSA 298 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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