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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

N388 PPRMOT history

N388 PPR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

N388 PPR silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,071 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N388 PPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
22 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N388 PPR was last recorded at 120,071 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,910 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,161 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,071 miles
  • 2024 – 118,910 miles
  • 2023 – 118,388 miles
  • 2022 – 117,347 miles
  • 2021 – 116,834 miles
  • 2020 – 116,418 miles
  • 2019 – 115,876 miles
  • 2017 – 112,437 miles
  • 2016 – 108,616 miles
  • 2015 – 104,445 miles
  • 2014 – 100,405 miles
  • 2013 – 99,124 miles
  • 2012 – 91,786 miles
  • 2011 – 89,979 miles
  • 2010 – 87,603 miles
  • 2009 – 80,919 miles
  • 2008 – 80,694 miles
  • 2007 – 78,124 miles
  • 2006 – 73,741 miles
  • 2005 – 67,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,071 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.

  • Underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,071 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    697584286874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,910 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    529064661078
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass118,388 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    347622651099
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  4. Fail118,388 miles (+1,041)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    299949064440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  5. Pass117,347 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,347 miles
    Test number
    995052917591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,834 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    106197115744
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,823 miles (+405)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    862828425782
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront indicators faded/poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster taped over/not tested
    • AdvisoryUnderbody area sealant applied

  8. Pass116,418 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    641681396000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,876 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,876 miles
    Test number
    511576661394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,868 miles (+3,431)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    540450000871
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass112,437 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    886366996043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass108,616 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    865476794383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,615 miles (+4,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    828000494760
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass104,445 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    261344765899
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted

  15. Pass100,405 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    698594514283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,124 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    657701213211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandrake just made efficiency offside lower on effort

  17. Fail99,124 miles (+7,338)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    419753203279
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass91,786 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    815105102241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass89,979 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    837143581130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,603 miles (+6,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    462328100220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside handbrake lower on effort

  21. Pass80,919 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    484598369101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,694 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    701523168285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass78,124 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    563554777285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass73,741 miles (+6,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    694714966200
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges and nearing limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nearing limit
    • NoteSlight play offside front inner track rod end

  25. Pass67,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    983860565235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,680 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    290158555268
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about N388 PPR

Does N388 PPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N388 PPR is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N388 PPR?
The MOT on N388 PPR is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N388 PPR done?
N388 PPR was recorded at 120,071 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has N388 PPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N388 PPR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on N388 PPR 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 N388 PPR find?
N388 PPR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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