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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

PSD 288MOT history

PSD 288 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

PSD 288 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,750 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSD 288
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSD 288 was last recorded at 73,750 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2016: 68,674 miles, lower than 88,617 miles on 5 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,737 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,750 miles
  • 2025 – 73,707 miles
  • 2024 – 73,591 miles
  • 2022 – 73,297 miles
  • 2021 – 73,144 miles
  • 2020 – 73,025 miles
  • 2018 – 72,870 miles
  • 2017 – 69,743 miles
  • 2016 – 68,674 miles
  • 2015 – 68,484 miles
  • 2014 – 68,246 miles
  • 2013 – 68,000 miles
  • 2012 – 66,100 miles
  • 2010 – 61,127 miles
  • 2009 – 58,844 miles
  • 2008 – 55,662 miles
  • 2007 – 50,968 miles
  • 2006 – 44,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking outer walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,750 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    689154229622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  2. Fail73,737 miles (+30)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    685479721847
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded under washer bottle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive in engine bay but not identifiable (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  3. Pass73,707 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    706553243234
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  4. Pass73,591 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,591 miles
    Test number
    546403870678
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,297 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    213798828794
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,144 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    229458345633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,025 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    937744109253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,870 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    442079018890
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering joints.

  9. Pass69,743 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    327076756364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,674 miles (-19,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    540013313680
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail88,617 miles (+20,133)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    304456272018
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass68,484 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    757262895029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,246 miles (+246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    116800394431
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass68,000 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    848663493007
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail68,000 miles (+1,900)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    446823793042
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail66,100 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    107934392482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow
    • NoteSlight play in hubs

  17. Pass66,100 miles (+4,973)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    135544992486
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow
    • NoteSlight play in hubs

  18. Pass61,127 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    261481380454
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail61,127 miles (+2,283)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    360100680138
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass58,844 miles (+3,182)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    653146059135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres perished outer wall.
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass55,662 miles (+4,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    182376158182
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls perishing

  22. Pass50,968 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    483973347112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    750109006116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PSD 288

What vehicle is registration PSD 288 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSD 288 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Jan 1996. 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 PSD 288 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PSD 288 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PSD 288?
The MOT on PSD 288 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PSD 288 done?
PSD 288 was recorded at 73,750 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has PSD 288 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSD 288 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on PSD 288 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PSD 288 find?
PSD 288 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking; fuel cap seal cracking.

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