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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc

Y298 VGCMOT history

Y298 VGC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

Y298 VGC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,453 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 VGC
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
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 VGC was last recorded at 82,453 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,731 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
2,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,453 miles
  • 2025 – 81,731 miles
  • 2024 – 80,665 miles
  • 2023 – 79,073 miles
  • 2022 – 78,366 miles
  • 2021 – 77,086 miles
  • 2020 – 76,157 miles
  • 2019 – 75,226 miles
  • 2018 – 74,017 miles
  • 2017 – 68,857 miles
  • 2016 – 63,513 miles
  • 2015 – 62,319 miles
  • 2014 – 60,317 miles
  • 2013 – 58,619 miles
  • 2012 – 56,753 miles
  • 2011 – 52,368 miles
  • 2010 – 49,233 miles
  • 2009 – 46,540 miles
  • 2008 – 43,285 miles
  • 2007 – 38,748 miles
  • 2006 – 34,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,453 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,453 miles (+722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    196067741551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass81,731 miles (+1,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    801921971925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,665 miles (+1,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    794559304451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,073 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    901523607881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    967449602597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail78,366 miles (+1,280)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    243836302926
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass77,086 miles (+929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    250983420117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,157 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    755648130771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    720503755860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,226 miles (+1,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    189964922563
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass74,017 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    861210166065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,857 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    827851808151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,513 miles (+1,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    905560640818
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass62,319 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    607389365175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,317 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    876010544159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,619 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    355065843128
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass58,619 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    438735343156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass56,753 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    635377272125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,368 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    545781671149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,233 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    461169870118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    640138569110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,540 miles (+3,255)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    931948669128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass43,285 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    880406878164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,748 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,748 miles
    Test number
    511477477124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    752191776162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 VGC

Does Y298 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 VGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 VGC?
The MOT on Y298 VGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 VGC done?
Y298 VGC was recorded at 82,453 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,360 miles a year.
Has Y298 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 VGC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 VGC 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 Y298 VGC find?
Y298 VGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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