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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

879 BTJMOT history

879 BTJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

879 BTJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
116,921 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
879 BTJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

879 BTJ was last recorded at 116,921 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,794 miles · 2 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,921 miles
  • 2020 – 116,794 miles
  • 2019 – 115,685 miles
  • 2017 – 112,162 miles
  • 2016 – 109,579 miles
  • 2015 – 107,013 miles
  • 2014 – 104,500 miles
  • 2013 – 103,345 miles
  • 2012 – 86,774 miles
  • 2011 – 72,959 miles
  • 2010 – 69,891 miles
  • 2009 – 62,895 miles
  • 2008 – 54,753 miles
  • 2007 – 47,129 miles
  • 2006 – 40,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,921 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,921 miles
    Test number
    981969540818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass116,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    662022161479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail116,794 miles (+1,109)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    933558759097
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    536685779583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    170884748982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264931317884
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass112,162 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    997930604342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass109,579 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,579 miles
    Test number
    350406984856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,533 miles (+2,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    209109868652
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass107,013 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    447013365065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    878796474068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,500 miles (+1,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    445413574083
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,345 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,345 miles
    Test number
    206089403321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail103,345 miles (+16,571)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,345 miles
    Test number
    439369903440
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass86,774 miles (+13,815)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    647488312311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,959 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    949218141177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,891 miles (+6,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,891 miles
    Test number
    413065460142
    • 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)

  18. Fail62,895 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    154359059186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,895 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    711119559137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,753 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    713881668185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,129 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    760099567171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    671850276116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,094 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    970540276109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 879 BTJ

What vehicle is registration 879 BTJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 879 BTJ on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jul 2002. 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 879 BTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 879 BTJ expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 879 BTJ?
The MOT on 879 BTJ expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 879 BTJ done?
879 BTJ was recorded at 116,921 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has 879 BTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 879 BTJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on 879 BTJ 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 879 BTJ find?
879 BTJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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