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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,997 cc

M340 PHDMOT history

M340 PHD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
168,828 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M340 PHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

M340 PHD was last recorded at 168,828 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,348 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
3,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,828 miles
  • 2021 – 167,348 miles
  • 2020 – 164,972 miles
  • 2019 – 163,594 miles
  • 2018 – 159,722 miles
  • 2017 – 155,596 miles
  • 2016 – 148,726 miles
  • 2015 – 142,714 miles
  • 2014 – 136,648 miles
  • 2013 – 129,091 miles
  • 2012 – 123,533 miles
  • 2011 – 116,515 miles
  • 2009 – 116,495 miles
  • 2008 – 113,228 miles
  • 2007 – 107,609 miles
  • 2006 – 103,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,828 miles
  • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on non structural body component

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,828 miles (+1,480)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,828 miles
    Test number
    703374034568
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on non structural body component

  2. Pass167,348 miles (+2,376)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    756959755628
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass164,972 miles (+1,378)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,972 miles
    Test number
    535462465303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,594 miles (+3,872)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,594 miles
    Test number
    916064241144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,722 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,722 miles
    Test number
    563941559898
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,717 miles (+4,121)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,717 miles
    Test number
    840863840528
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,596 miles (+6,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,596 miles
    Test number
    858363582190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass148,726 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,726 miles
    Test number
    799042099038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,714 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,714 miles
    Test number
    457927509994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,648 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,648 miles
    Test number
    966472934321
    • 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)

  11. Fail136,644 miles (+7,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,644 miles
    Test number
    465263224466
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  12. Pass129,091 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    547065013304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,533 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    528088522389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,687 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,687 miles
    Test number
    156437182403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,515 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    449390481084
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension rubber bushes badly perished and deteriorated
    • NoteAll rear suspension metal arms badly corroded
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake disc's badly deteriorated and corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear sub frame very badly corroded
    • NoteUnder body to all suspension and steering parts heavily corroded

  16. Fail116,515 miles (+20)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    417564571057
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension rubber bushes badly perished and deteriorated
    • NoteAll rear suspension metal arms badly corroded
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake disc's badly deteriorated and corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear sub frame very badly corroded
    • NoteUnder body to all suspension and steering parts heavily corroded

  17. Pass116,495 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,495 miles
    Test number
    884393619300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,476 miles (+3,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    152923409359
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass113,228 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,228 miles
    Test number
    900309798191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,609 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    823756987135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    280634786400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M340 PHD

Does M340 PHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M340 PHD expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M340 PHD?
The MOT on M340 PHD expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M340 PHD done?
M340 PHD was recorded at 168,828 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
Has M340 PHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M340 PHD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on M340 PHD 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 M340 PHD find?
M340 PHD failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point, and 6 more.

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