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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T179 RTEMOT history

T179 RTE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 243,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
243,810 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 RTE was last recorded at 243,810 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,455 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
2,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,810 miles
  • 2025 – 243,455 miles
  • 2024 – 243,178 miles
  • 2023 – 242,899 miles
  • 2022 – 242,565 miles
  • 2021 – 242,223 miles
  • 2020 – 242,076 miles
  • 2019 – 241,461 miles
  • 2018 – 240,965 miles
  • 2017 – 240,691 miles
  • 2016 – 240,135 miles
  • 2015 – 239,477 miles
  • 2014 – 238,439 miles
  • 2013 – 237,811 miles
  • 2012 – 236,878 miles
  • 2011 – 230,211 miles
  • 2010 – 225,312 miles
  • 2009 – 215,237 miles
  • 2008 – 202,116 miles
  • 2007 – 194,103 miles
  • 2006 – 191,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL 4 BRAKES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,810 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    243,810 miles
    Test number
    840565113663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass243,455 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    243,455 miles
    Test number
    611166419221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL 4 BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass243,178 miles (+279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    243,178 miles
    Test number
    105102327384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL 4 BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass242,899 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    242,899 miles
    Test number
    163842032715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail242,890 miles (+325)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,890 miles
    Test number
    638214476012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BUMP STOP MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass242,565 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    242,565 miles
    Test number
    595117313526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass242,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    242,223 miles
    Test number
    151484004353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail242,223 miles (+147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,223 miles
    Test number
    308172104282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass242,076 miles (+615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    242,076 miles
    Test number
    129486956590
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass241,461 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    241,461 miles
    Test number
    286696822696
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail241,461 miles (+5)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,461 miles
    Test number
    114488620284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail241,456 miles (+491)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,456 miles
    Test number
    459164473531
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass240,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    240,965 miles
    Test number
    287331395265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail240,965 miles (+274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,965 miles
    Test number
    672221580041
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass240,691 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    240,691 miles
    Test number
    104797310484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail240,686 miles (+551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,686 miles
    Test number
    706149544697
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  17. Pass240,135 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    240,135 miles
    Test number
    590956843496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass239,477 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    239,477 miles
    Test number
    725297045131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail239,471 miles (+1,032)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,471 miles
    Test number
    358509395069
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass238,439 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    238,439 miles
    Test number
    545144694082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail238,425 miles (+614)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,425 miles
    Test number
    197286574461
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass237,811 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    237,811 miles
    Test number
    136916963082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass236,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    236,878 miles
    Test number
    126897162077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail236,878 miles (+6,667)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,878 miles
    Test number
    147745562052
    • DangerousNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass230,211 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    230,211 miles
    Test number
    948628571077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass225,312 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    225,312 miles
    Test number
    243353750057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass215,237 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    215,237 miles
    Test number
    984566839091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass202,116 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    202,116 miles
    Test number
    834096138048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass194,103 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    194,103 miles
    Test number
    784484527043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass191,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    191,919 miles
    Test number
    714403836095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail191,919 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,919 miles
    Test number
    914112836003
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T179 RTE

Does T179 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 RTE is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 RTE?
The MOT on T179 RTE is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 RTE done?
T179 RTE was recorded at 243,810 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,527 miles a year.
Has T179 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 RTE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T179 RTE 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 T179 RTE find?
T179 RTE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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