
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc
Y297 ORFMOT history
Y297 ORF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 129,681 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 ORF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,226 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y297 ORF was last recorded at 129,681 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 2,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 126,879 miles · 4 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,802 miles
- Average per year
- 4,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 129,681 miles
- 2022 – 126,879 miles
- 2021 – 124,065 miles
- 2020 – 121,808 miles
- 2019 – 118,533 miles
- 2018 – 115,291 miles
- 2017 – 112,130 miles
- 2016 – 107,284 miles
- 2015 – 102,006 miles
- 2014 – 97,100 miles
- 2013 – 91,945 miles
- 2012 – 86,652 miles
- 2010 – 83,928 miles
- 2009 – 78,358 miles
- 2008 – 72,770 miles
- 2007 – 62,708 miles
- 2006 – 52,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail129,681 miles (+2,802)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,681 miles
- Test number
- 794800759977
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,879 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,879 miles
- Test number
- 885043164223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,879 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,879 miles
- Test number
- 688197207518
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,065 miles
- Test number
- 327651937380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,065 miles (+2,257)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,065 miles
- Test number
- 451470757228
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,808 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,808 miles
- Test number
- 233545507143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,533 miles (+3,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,533 miles
- Test number
- 328180423667
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,291 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 115,291 miles
- Test number
- 319953774484
- AdvisorySill and engine covers fitted
Pass112,130 miles (+4,846)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,130 miles
- Test number
- 136411382500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,284 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,284 miles
- Test number
- 515846728978
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass102,006 miles (+4,906)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 102,006 miles
- Test number
- 276461045063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,100 miles (+5,155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 97,100 miles
- Test number
- 958854144017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,945 miles (+5,293)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 91,945 miles
- Test number
- 856103653010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,652 miles (+2,724)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 86,652 miles
- Test number
- 338031862062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,928 miles (+5,570)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 83,928 miles
- Test number
- 710955050327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,358 miles
- Test number
- 143647559361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,357 miles (+5,587)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,357 miles
- Test number
- 974467059380
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,770 miles (+5,426)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 72,770 miles
- Test number
- 682177158391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,344 miles (+4,636)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 570757008047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 350602527011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,708 miles (+10,221)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 623418217020
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 52,487 miles
- Test number
- 100330026067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 ORF
- Does Y297 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 ORF expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 ORF?
- The MOT on Y297 ORF expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 ORF done?
- Y297 ORF was recorded at 129,681 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
- Has Y297 ORF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 ORF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y297 ORF 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 Y297 ORF find?
- Y297 ORF failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects: nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches.; offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch, and 1 more.
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