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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

STA 305MOT history

STA 305 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

STA 305 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,199 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
STA 305
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

STA 305 was last recorded at 65,199 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,966 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,199 miles
  • 2025 – 63,966 miles
  • 2024 – 63,024 miles
  • 2023 – 61,847 miles
  • 2022 – 60,082 miles
  • 2021 – 58,879 miles
  • 2020 – 57,696 miles
  • 2019 – 53,735 miles
  • 2018 – 50,574 miles
  • 2017 – 46,614 miles
  • 2016 – 40,455 miles
  • 2015 – 35,214 miles
  • 2014 – 28,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,199 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Emissions did not provide read out

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,199 miles (+1,233)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    159926919843
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,966 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    679070630406
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  3. Pass63,024 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    759980194662
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  4. Pass61,847 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,847 miles
    Test number
    400478782020
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  5. Pass60,082 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    852162025513
    • AdvisoryEmissions did not provide read out
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  6. Pass58,879 miles (+1,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,879 miles
    Test number
    666850309661
    • AdvisoryEmissions did not provide read out
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some compnoents

  7. Pass57,696 miles (+3,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    164357192183
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  8. Pass53,735 miles (+3,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    991059761405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions did not provide read out
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  9. Pass50,574 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    773735455671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,614 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    327629279737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    122607303989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,455 miles (+5,241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    390813362115
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass35,214 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    844864562575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,608 miles
    Test number
    726023134246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about STA 305

What vehicle is registration STA 305 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show STA 305 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Sept 2011. 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 STA 305 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on STA 305 is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on STA 305?
The MOT on STA 305 is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has STA 305 done?
STA 305 was recorded at 65,199 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has STA 305 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. STA 305 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on STA 305 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 STA 305 find?
STA 305 passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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