Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y298 XOAMOT history
Y298 XOA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,255 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y298 XOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y298 XOA was last recorded at 115,255 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,940 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,315 miles
- Average per year
- 3,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,255 miles
- 2025 – 113,940 miles
- 2024 – 110,502 miles
- 2023 – 107,444 miles
- 2022 – 104,133 miles
- 2021 – 102,070 miles
- 2020 – 101,297 miles
- 2019 – 98,203 miles
- 2018 – 95,564 miles
- 2017 – 91,600 miles
- 2016 – 88,085 miles
- 2015 – 84,133 miles
- 2014 – 78,796 miles
- 2013 – 74,262 miles
- 2012 – 69,535 miles
- 2011 – 64,428 miles
- 2010 – 59,445 miles
- 2009 – 54,839 miles
- 2008 – 49,529 miles
- 2007 – 44,482 miles
- 2006 – 39,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,255 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Outer Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,255 miles (+1,315)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,255 miles
- Test number
- 156301626862
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass113,940 miles (+3,438)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 113,940 miles
- Test number
- 638040276349
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass110,502 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,502 miles
- Test number
- 266089578559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail110,501 miles (+3,057)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,501 miles
- Test number
- 661384500643
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass107,444 miles (+3,311)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 601302856735
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,133 miles (+2,063)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,133 miles
- Test number
- 980822773202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,070 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,070 miles
- Test number
- 212694404778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,297 miles (+3,094)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,297 miles
- Test number
- 976605055739
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,203 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 98,203 miles
- Test number
- 632412606079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,564 miles (+3,964)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 95,564 miles
- Test number
- 619930653547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,600 miles
- Test number
- 592366814462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,600 miles (+3,515)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,600 miles
- Test number
- 129898347214
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty no main beam (1.7.1)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,085 miles (+3,952)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,085 miles
- Test number
- 795666139983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,133 miles (+5,337)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,133 miles
- Test number
- 766562175069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,796 miles (+45)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,796 miles
- Test number
- 958412874071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,751 miles (+4,489)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,751 miles
- Test number
- 746380474047
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,262 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,262 miles
- Test number
- 609165273054
- 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)
Pass69,535 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,535 miles
- Test number
- 157811382417
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,428 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 127010581090
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass64,428 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 629570681000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,445 miles (+4,606)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,445 miles
- Test number
- 141052260012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,839 miles (+5,310)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,839 miles
- Test number
- 872285279080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge
- NoteOil leak from differential
- NoteOil leak from gearbox
Pass49,529 miles (+5,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 49,529 miles
- Test number
- 550863378023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass44,482 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,482 miles
- Test number
- 600892477045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,102 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,102 miles
- Test number
- 611946686070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about Y298 XOA
- Does Y298 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 XOA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y298 XOA?
- The MOT on Y298 XOA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y298 XOA done?
- Y298 XOA was recorded at 115,255 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,813 miles a year.
- Has Y298 XOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y298 XOA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y298 XOA 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 XOA find?
- Y298 XOA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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