
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc
P261 MLDMOT history
P261 MLD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 174,773 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 17 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P261 MLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 7 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P261 MLD was last recorded at 174,773 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 171,445 miles · 18 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,328 miles
- Average per year
- 4,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 174,773 miles
- 2021 – 171,445 miles
- 2020 – 167,088 miles
- 2019 – 163,274 miles
- 2018 – 159,634 miles
- 2017 – 156,562 miles
- 2016 – 152,887 miles
- 2015 – 149,135 miles
- 2014 – 146,302 miles
- 2013 – 142,981 miles
- 2012 – 139,743 miles
- 2011 – 135,018 miles
- 2010 – 129,280 miles
- 2009 – 122,155 miles
- 2008 – 117,517 miles
- 2006 – 108,809 miles
- 2005 – 100,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,773 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 174,773 miles
- Test number
- 529070838998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,445 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 171,445 miles
- Test number
- 983969998099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure wing starting to rust through. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass167,088 miles (+3,814)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 167,088 miles
- Test number
- 974269994696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,274 miles (+3,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 163,274 miles
- Test number
- 724870536589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 159,634 miles
- Test number
- 264436428173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,634 miles (+3,072)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,634 miles
- Test number
- 628981955331
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass156,562 miles (+3,675)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 156,562 miles
- Test number
- 723187072993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,887 miles (+3,752)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 152,887 miles
- Test number
- 177846176421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,135 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 149,135 miles
- Test number
- 955537155014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,302 miles (+3,321)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 146,302 miles
- Test number
- 205347154034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,981 miles (+3,238)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 142,981 miles
- Test number
- 707533763090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,743 miles (+4,725)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 139,743 miles
- Test number
- 557636382072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,018 miles (+5,738)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 135,018 miles
- Test number
- 927282941060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,280 miles (+7,125)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 129,280 miles
- Test number
- 464998040055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,155 miles (+4,638)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 122,155 miles
- Test number
- 530918049096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,517 miles (+8,708)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 117,517 miles
- Test number
- 553275368068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,809 miles (+7,942)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 108,809 miles
- Test number
- 860346806364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 100,867 miles
- Test number
- 700086425338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P261 MLD
- Does P261 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P261 MLD expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P261 MLD?
- The MOT on P261 MLD expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P261 MLD done?
- P261 MLD was recorded at 174,773 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
- Has P261 MLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P261 MLD has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on P261 MLD 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 P261 MLD find?
- P261 MLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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