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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T174 DLTMOT history

T174 DLT is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2022
Mileage
163,682 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T174 DLT was last recorded at 163,682 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 5,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,106 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,576 miles
Average per year
8,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,682 miles
  • 2021 – 158,106 miles
  • 2020 – 148,872 miles
  • 2018 – 139,397 miles
  • 2017 – 122,593 miles
  • 2016 – 108,479 miles
  • 2015 – 90,585 miles
  • 2014 – 79,590 miles
  • 2013 – 65,941 miles
  • 2012 – 57,053 miles
  • 2011 – 46,234 miles
  • 2010 – 36,493 miles
  • 2009 – 34,065 miles
  • 2007 – 29,808 miles
  • 2006 – 28,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,682 miles
  • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine miss fire and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box assembly (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer position light inop
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryPower steering or oil leak onto steering rack

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.

  • Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,682 miles (+5,576)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,682 miles
    Test number
    601942484877
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine miss fire and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box assembly (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer position light inop
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering or oil leak onto steering rack

  2. Pass158,106 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,106 miles
    Test number
    447689420372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,872 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,872 miles
    Test number
    573366482866
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing / wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail148,872 miles (+9,475)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,872 miles
    Test number
    417780089613
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing / wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass139,397 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,397 miles
    Test number
    439336119607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

  6. Fail139,350 miles (+16,757)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    817023674307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

  7. Pass122,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    595493655409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,593 miles (+14,114)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    835905801766
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass108,479 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    912327957577
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints and rack mountings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail108,479 miles (+17,894)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    633354185402
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints and rack mountings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass90,585 miles (+10,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    376316015213
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass79,590 miles (+13,649)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    757603014236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  13. Pass65,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    976275053163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,941 miles (+261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    348044553110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass65,680 miles (+8,627)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    477728013063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,053 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    657731842032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,234 miles (+9,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,234 miles
    Test number
    335101331004
    • 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. Pass36,493 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    170240640493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,065 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    842707049007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,808 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    734243357114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,207 miles
    Test number
    424108236154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 DLT

Does T174 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 DLT expired on 1 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 DLT?
The MOT on T174 DLT expired on 1 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 DLT done?
T174 DLT was recorded at 163,682 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 8,642 miles a year.
Has T174 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 DLT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T174 DLT 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 T174 DLT find?
T174 DLT failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: direction indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters; emissions not tested due to engine miss fire and exhaust blow; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box assembly, and 10 more.

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