Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
RON 88MOT history
RON 88 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 193,920 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RON 88
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RON 88 was last recorded at 193,920 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,192 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,728 miles
- Average per year
- 6,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,920 miles
- 2025 – 190,192 miles
- 2024 – 185,387 miles
- 2023 – 181,522 miles
- 2022 – 175,733 miles
- 2021 – 172,091 miles
- 2020 – 169,416 miles
- 2019 – 165,988 miles
- 2018 – 159,602 miles
- 2017 – 154,898 miles
- 2016 – 149,598 miles
- 2015 – 143,434 miles
- 2014 – 137,702 miles
- 2013 – 132,787 miles
- 2012 – 128,362 miles
- 2011 – 123,365 miles
- 2010 – 117,217 miles
- 2009 – 110,038 miles
- 2008 – 97,858 miles
- 2007 – 78,557 miles
- 2006 – 60,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,920 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,920 miles (+3,728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 193,920 miles
- Test number
- 116835169732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,192 miles (+4,805)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 190,192 miles
- Test number
- 203715194721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,387 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 185,387 miles
- Test number
- 219873664651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,347 miles (+3,825)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,347 miles
- Test number
- 824260415118
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,522 miles (+5,789)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 181,522 miles
- Test number
- 811502955936
- AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass175,733 miles (+3,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 175,733 miles
- Test number
- 702044715244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,091 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 172,091 miles
- Test number
- 201247813567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 169,416 miles
- Test number
- 286129097460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,414 miles (+3,426)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,414 miles
- Test number
- 401009985402
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,988 miles (+6,386)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 165,988 miles
- Test number
- 427300499071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,602 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 159,602 miles
- Test number
- 110940991152
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail159,602 miles (+4,704)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,602 miles
- Test number
- 951674243232
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,898 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 154,898 miles
- Test number
- 546011334869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass149,598 miles (+6,164)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 149,598 miles
- Test number
- 120026810972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,434 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 143,434 miles
- Test number
- 266569565435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail143,434 miles (+5,732)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,434 miles
- Test number
- 869319765192
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass137,702 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,702 miles
- Test number
- 419399464117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,787 miles (+4,425)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 132,787 miles
- Test number
- 697532583169
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass128,362 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 128,362 miles
- Test number
- 428482892195
- 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)
Pass123,365 miles (+6,148)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 123,365 miles
- Test number
- 158499291129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,217 miles (+7,179)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 117,217 miles
- Test number
- 921981680198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,038 miles (+12,180)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 110,038 miles
- Test number
- 132737189139
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake service light on
- NoteChips in windscreen
Pass97,858 miles (+19,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 97,858 miles
- Test number
- 363339288104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,557 miles (+17,678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 582526377146
- 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)
Pass60,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,879 miles
- Test number
- 522049286150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,879 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,879 miles
- Test number
- 284836186453
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about RON 88
- What vehicle is registration RON 88 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RON 88 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2003. 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 RON 88 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RON 88 is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RON 88?
- The MOT on RON 88 is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RON 88 done?
- RON 88 was recorded at 193,920 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
- Has RON 88 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RON 88 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on RON 88 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 RON 88 find?
- RON 88 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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