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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

N498 OADMOT history

N498 OAD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

N498 OAD green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,595 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N498 OAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
11 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N498 OAD was last recorded at 121,595 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,549 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,595 miles
  • 2024 – 121,549 miles
  • 2023 – 121,488 miles
  • 2021 – 120,969 miles
  • 2020 – 118,024 miles
  • 2019 – 115,230 miles
  • 2018 – 114,088 miles
  • 2017 – 110,629 miles
  • 2016 – 110,541 miles
  • 2015 – 104,327 miles
  • 2014 – 96,149 miles
  • 2013 – 86,271 miles
  • 2011 – 82,674 miles
  • 2010 – 81,246 miles
  • 2009 – 77,906 miles
  • 2008 – 73,253 miles
  • 2007 – 67,937 miles
  • 2006 – 62,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,595 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    332554955760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass121,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    996669545072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail121,549 miles (+61)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    426787293875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass121,488 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,488 miles
    Test number
    137228479126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,969 miles (+2,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,969 miles
    Test number
    299656832512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    519177158569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail118,024 miles (+2,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    982111054663
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass115,230 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    722359560339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass114,933 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,933 miles
    Test number
    208758604059
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass114,088 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    379800294679
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  11. Pass110,629 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    727202206662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,541 miles (+6,214)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,541 miles
    Test number
    207279463134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass104,327 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    619979410183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,149 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    418280554302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,271 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    208946403169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,674 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    506813281277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    584976480241
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  18. Fail81,246 miles (+3,340)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    350926880438
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  19. Pass77,906 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    691204669230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    103488068271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,253 miles (+5,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    330458068269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass67,937 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    830767877278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    610812476276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N498 OAD

Does N498 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N498 OAD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on N498 OAD?
The MOT on N498 OAD is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N498 OAD done?
N498 OAD was recorded at 121,595 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has N498 OAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N498 OAD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on N498 OAD 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 N498 OAD find?
N498 OAD passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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