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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T120 SHRMOT history

T120 SHR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
55,981 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 SHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T120 SHR was last recorded at 55,981 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 4,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,947 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,034 miles
Average per year
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,981 miles
  • 2023 – 51,947 miles
  • 2022 – 49,188 miles
  • 2020 – 46,610 miles
  • 2019 – 42,242 miles
  • 2018 – 41,026 miles
  • 2017 – 39,739 miles
  • 2016 – 38,272 miles
  • 2015 – 36,432 miles
  • 2014 – 33,999 miles
  • 2013 – 32,403 miles
  • 2012 – 30,439 miles
  • 2011 – 28,393 miles
  • 2010 – 26,617 miles
  • 2009 – 23,422 miles
  • 2008 – 20,952 miles
  • 2007 – 17,914 miles
  • 2006 – 16,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delamination (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Underside rusty condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    624389672526
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delamination (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,981 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    368122857745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded + holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,980 miles (+4,033)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    684747641557
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded + holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,947 miles (+2,759)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    310828003014
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass49,188 miles (+2,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    694787201756
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear differential has slight oil leak

  6. Pass46,610 miles (+20)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    147801956713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer steering rack gaiter clip missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryP/s reservoir sweat of oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Fail46,590 miles (+4,348)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    819199296578
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively “23” standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer steering rack gaiter clip missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryP/s reservoir sweat of oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass42,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    880444014801
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges badly
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Nearside front and nearside rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Fail42,242 miles (+1,216)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    194882667823
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges badly
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Nearside front and nearside rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass41,026 miles (+1,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    330331931529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter outer clip missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass39,739 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    992403073098
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail39,728 miles (+1,456)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    545958304845
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass38,272 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    295307183484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,432 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    415105535188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,428 miles (+2,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    958824935122
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass33,999 miles (+1,596)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    578524434136
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,403 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    239724233476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,439 miles (+2,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    376145732109
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,393 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    688477831132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,617 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    362119510189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,422 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    760926629193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,952 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,952 miles
    Test number
    140006318117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,914 miles
    Test number
    953726117135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,914 miles (+1,759)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,914 miles
    Test number
    153955817172
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass16,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,155 miles
    Test number
    304464326176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 SHR

Does T120 SHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 SHR expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 SHR?
The MOT on T120 SHR expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 SHR done?
T120 SHR was recorded at 55,981 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 2,226 miles a year.
Has T120 SHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 SHR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T120 SHR 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 T120 SHR find?
T120 SHR failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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