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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

PS 3988MOT history

PS 3988 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

PS 3988 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,485 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PS 3988
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PS 3988 was last recorded at 122,485 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,318 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,167 miles
Average per year
8,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,485 miles
  • 2025 – 114,318 miles
  • 2024 – 107,675 miles
  • 2023 – 96,819 miles
  • 2022 – 85,185 miles
  • 2021 – 74,308 miles
  • 2020 – 69,837 miles
  • 2019 – 63,517 miles
  • 2018 – 54,931 miles
  • 2017 – 47,506 miles
  • 2016 – 40,374 miles
  • 2015 – 31,356 miles
  • 2014 – 22,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,485 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily lipped

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,485 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    550400120076
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily lipped
  2. Pass114,318 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    188996572528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail114,299 miles (+6,624)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    510771524231
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass107,675 miles (+10,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    136999208926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass96,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    377913435842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail96,819 miles (+263)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    383967611187
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail96,556 miles (+11,371)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    934629066946
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge of disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass85,185 miles (+10,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    576721738804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small nail on tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,308 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    404083866430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,837 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    873020877567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,517 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    378340847455
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass54,931 miles (+7,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    399303390993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass47,506 miles (+7,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,506 miles
    Test number
    407087767761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,374 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,374 miles
    Test number
    549137587274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,356 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,356 miles
    Test number
    408147575142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    427267894175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PS 3988

What vehicle is registration PS 3988 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PS 3988 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 2011. 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 PS 3988 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PS 3988 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PS 3988?
The MOT on PS 3988 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PS 3988 done?
PS 3988 was recorded at 122,485 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,341 miles a year.
Has PS 3988 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PS 3988 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on PS 3988 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 PS 3988 find?
PS 3988 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake discs heavily lipped.

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