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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S810 EARMOT history

S810 EAR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
107,090 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S810 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S810 EAR was last recorded at 107,090 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,069 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,090 miles
  • 2024 – 107,053 miles
  • 2023 – 104,236 miles
  • 2022 – 97,432 miles
  • 2021 – 93,423 miles
  • 2020 – 91,835 miles
  • 2019 – 88,325 miles
  • 2018 – 81,300 miles
  • 2017 – 78,311 miles
  • 2016 – 72,239 miles
  • 2014 – 64,975 miles
  • 2013 – 61,795 miles
  • 2011 – 44,262 miles
  • 2010 – 42,709 miles
  • 2009 – 40,666 miles
  • 2008 – 39,391 miles
  • 2007 – 36,881 miles
  • 2006 – 36,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,090 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    952946968318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,069 miles (+16)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    489958609303
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail107,053 miles (+2,817)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,053 miles
    Test number
    674748155683
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    211835973915
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dipped beam bulb missing securing clip adjusted to make secure

  5. Fail104,236 miles (+10)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    239345457651
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dipped beam bulb missing securing clip adjusted to make secure

  6. Fail104,226 miles (+6,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,226 miles
    Test number
    131173273521
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    204961738686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,432 miles (+4,009)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    566894360342
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam also clip missing to hold bulb in (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    188972262249
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail93,423 miles (+1,588)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    398728732728
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass91,835 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    891379053890
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail91,835 miles (+3,510)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    358516056715
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass88,325 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    238089463010
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail88,325 miles (+7,025)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    997217250525
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when braking (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass81,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    363197382787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,300 miles (+2,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    296530317721
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass78,311 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    999251049143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,205 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    933247029214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    530596615381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,239 miles (+7,264)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    698610282776
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator feed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail64,975 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    549321464130
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass64,975 miles (+3,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    565231364144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass61,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    936767833026
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail61,795 miles (+17,533)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    815856433001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass44,262 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    587635161367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,709 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    110412500257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,666 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    343972519261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,391 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    310513218424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass36,881 miles (+751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    940281517229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass36,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    724143196124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S810 EAR

Does S810 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S810 EAR expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S810 EAR?
The MOT on S810 EAR expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S810 EAR done?
S810 EAR was recorded at 107,090 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has S810 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S810 EAR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S810 EAR 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 S810 EAR find?
S810 EAR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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