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When is the MOT due for M257 RFR?

The MOT for M257 RFR is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of M257 RFR?

The recorded mileage for M257 RFR is 118,799 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M257 RFR ULEZ compliant?

No, M257 RFR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1995 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · M257 RFR

M257 RFR

1995 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1995. Recorded mileage 118,799 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 118,799 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 118,799 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1995
Engine: 3199cc

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M257 RFR Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
118,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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M257 RFR Mileage History

26/08/200664,973 mi
23/08/200771,280 mi+6,307 mi
20/08/200878,250 mi+6,970 mi
27/08/200878,250 mi
02/09/200985,137 mi+6,887 mi
02/09/200985,137 mi
23/08/201090,825 mi+5,688 mi
01/09/201090,981 mi+156 mi
31/08/201197,318 mi+6,337 mi
05/09/201197,318 mi
06/08/2012102,703 mi+5,385 mi
14/08/2012102,786 mi+83 mi
06/09/2013103,125 mi+339 mi
20/08/2014106,022 mi+2,897 mi
03/09/2014106,033 mi+11 mi
24/08/2015106,798 mi+765 mi
05/09/2016107,438 mi+640 mi
22/08/2017107,807 mi+369 mi
23/08/2017107,808 mi+1 mi
29/08/2018110,378 mi+2,570 mi
14/09/2018110,380 mi+2 mi
10/09/2019112,387 mi+2,007 mi
26/09/2019112,389 mi+2 mi
11/09/2020113,293 mi+904 mi
20/09/2021115,045 mi+1,752 mi
27/09/2021115,050 mi+5 mi
08/09/2022117,202 mi+2,152 mi
20/09/2022117,204 mi+2 mi
26/09/2022117,208 mi+4 mi
20/09/2023117,590 mi+382 mi
02/11/2023117,592 mi+2 mi
31/10/2024118,381 mi+789 mi
04/11/2025118,799 mi+418 mi

Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

M257 RFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:05

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (M257 RFR) between August 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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