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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T166 DBYMOT history

T166 DBY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
118,904 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 DBY was last recorded at 118,904 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,485 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,904 miles
  • 2021 – 116,485 miles
  • 2020 – 110,917 miles
  • 2019 – 107,375 miles
  • 2018 – 103,622 miles
  • 2017 – 101,554 miles
  • 2016 – 101,547 miles
  • 2015 – 96,586 miles
  • 2014 – 93,465 miles
  • 2013 – 88,280 miles
  • 2012 – 82,926 miles
  • 2011 – 77,013 miles
  • 2010 – 73,960 miles
  • 2009 – 69,270 miles
  • 2008 – 66,491 miles
  • 2007 – 62,851 miles
  • 2006 – 57,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,904 miles (+2,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,904 miles
    Test number
    663349691753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  2. Pass116,485 miles (+5,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,485 miles
    Test number
    753397332901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass110,917 miles (+3,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    758136986386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    240083812862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,375 miles (+3,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    345852433717
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,622 miles (+2,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    347060729967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass101,554 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    346154947755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,547 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    430727777576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,586 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    465674397890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,465 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    887875554210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,280 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    555010063274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,926 miles (+5,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    159860252271
    • 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)

  13. Pass77,013 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    277278741243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    343147460228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail73,960 miles (+4,690)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    362696960421
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,270 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    924900549280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,491 miles (+3,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    121005948222
    • NoteUnable to test underside of vehicle due to covers

  18. Pass62,851 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    441590137271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    733751526265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 DBY

Does T166 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 DBY expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 DBY?
The MOT on T166 DBY expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 DBY done?
T166 DBY was recorded at 118,904 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has T166 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 DBY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T166 DBY 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 T166 DBY find?
T166 DBY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside sill corroded; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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