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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,379 cc

R211 BBYMOT history

R211 BBY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

R211 BBY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
71,110 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 BBY was last recorded at 71,110 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,295 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,815 miles
Average per year
2,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,110 miles
  • 2024 – 65,295 miles
  • 2023 – 63,420 miles
  • 2022 – 59,788 miles
  • 2021 – 58,731 miles
  • 2020 – 58,385 miles
  • 2019 – 57,524 miles
  • 2018 – 55,959 miles
  • 2017 – 54,269 miles
  • 2016 – 52,522 miles
  • 2015 – 50,299 miles
  • 2014 – 48,144 miles
  • 2013 – 45,690 miles
  • 2012 – 40,956 miles
  • 2011 – 37,290 miles
  • 2010 – 32,161 miles
  • 2009 – 29,389 miles
  • 2008 – 28,350 miles
  • 2007 – 26,806 miles
  • 2006 – 25,298 miles
  • 2005 – 23,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,110 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,110 miles (+5,815)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    411967194604
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    226410778805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,295 miles (+1,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    459010808809
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,420 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    505955831168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    835594922551
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,788 miles (+1,057)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    867271911422
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,731 miles (+346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    485390170434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,385 miles (+861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    362385947926
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass57,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    751559969231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail57,524 miles (+1,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    321656565841
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,959 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    732155698082
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  12. Pass54,269 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    298271859627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,265 miles (+1,743)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    678613257627
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass52,522 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    204475756226
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm damaged but serviceable Has slight play. (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass50,299 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    651689633878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass48,144 miles (+2,454)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    466824524265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,690 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,690 miles
    Test number
    856091323254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,956 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    327992822246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,290 miles
    Test number
    765967811217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail37,290 miles (+5,129)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,290 miles
    Test number
    158947211288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass32,161 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    994741720234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,389 miles
    Test number
    403090029265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail29,389 miles (+1,039)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,389 miles
    Test number
    370669019472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass28,350 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    411904918281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass26,806 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    444295627283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,298 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,298 miles
    Test number
    884687996249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    302802505360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 BBY

Does R211 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 BBY expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 BBY?
The MOT on R211 BBY expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 BBY done?
R211 BBY was recorded at 71,110 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
Has R211 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 BBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R211 BBY 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 R211 BBY find?
R211 BBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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