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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

R407 DNBMOT history

R407 DNB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 235,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
235,475 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 DNB was last recorded at 235,475 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,342 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,133 miles
Average per year
6,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,475 miles
  • 2024 – 224,342 miles
  • 2023 – 215,527 miles
  • 2022 – 206,001 miles
  • 2020 – 194,077 miles
  • 2019 – 180,923 miles
  • 2017 – 166,420 miles
  • 2016 – 155,377 miles
  • 2015 – 145,224 miles
  • 2014 – 141,308 miles
  • 2013 – 137,373 miles
  • 2012 – 132,487 miles
  • 2011 – 126,806 miles
  • 2010 – 121,806 miles
  • 2009 – 117,051 miles
  • 2008 – 111,362 miles
  • 2007 – 106,813 miles
  • 2006 – 102,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    235,475 miles
    Test number
    214029613859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail235,475 miles (+11,133)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,475 miles
    Test number
    602261532081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass224,342 miles (+8,815)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,342 miles
    Test number
    727321679860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass215,527 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    215,527 miles
    Test number
    527545053714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail215,517 miles (+9,516)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,517 miles
    Test number
    295277481513
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass206,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    206,001 miles
    Test number
    409771424835
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail206,001 miles (+11,924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,001 miles
    Test number
    832831673977
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass194,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,077 miles
    Test number
    329636895982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Ball Joint Slight Play
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail194,077 miles (+13,154)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,077 miles
    Test number
    705016699445
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Ball Joint Slight Play
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass180,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,923 miles
    Test number
    810780326685
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail180,897 miles (+14,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,897 miles
    Test number
    892589706824
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass166,420 miles (+352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,420 miles
    Test number
    702719409744
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail166,068 miles (+10,691)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,068 miles
    Test number
    849109448432
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass155,377 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,377 miles
    Test number
    726021816531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail155,261 miles (+10,037)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    567703232409
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass145,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    355105798865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,224 miles (+3,916)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    438906419710
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass141,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    348216754264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail141,308 miles (+3,935)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    686706254275
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass137,373 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    305511473450
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass132,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    178222952299
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail132,487 miles (+5,681)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    355072252225
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass126,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    969992151254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,806 miles (+5,000)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    398868141422
    • FailureNearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  25. Pass121,806 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    290286840281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass117,051 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    823335349222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,362 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    711336048261
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass106,813 miles (+4,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    603993877183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass102,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    194730466150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R407 DNB

Does R407 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R407 DNB is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R407 DNB?
The MOT on R407 DNB is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R407 DNB done?
R407 DNB was recorded at 235,475 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
Has R407 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 DNB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R407 DNB 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 R407 DNB find?
R407 DNB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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