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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.

P261 MLD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass174,773 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass174,773 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,773 miles
    Test number
    529070838998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass159,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    159,634 miles
    Test number
    264436428173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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)
  7. Pass156,562 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    723187072993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,887 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,887 miles
    Test number
    177846176421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,135 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,135 miles
    Test number
    955537155014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,302 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    146,302 miles
    Test number
    205347154034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,981 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    707533763090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,743 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,743 miles
    Test number
    557636382072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,018 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    135,018 miles
    Test number
    927282941060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,280 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    464998040055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,155 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    530918049096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,517 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    553275368068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,809 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    860346806364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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