Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
T18 REXMOT history
T18 REX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 May 2022
- Mileage
- 188,952 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,064 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 REX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 May 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jun 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T18 REX was last recorded at 188,952 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 14,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 174,772 miles · 18 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 14,180 miles
- Average per year
- 9,064 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,952 miles
- 2021 – 174,772 miles
- 2019 – 162,040 miles
- 2018 – 153,243 miles
- 2017 – 148,750 miles
- 2016 – 143,612 miles
- 2015 – 139,293 miles
- 2014 – 133,542 miles
- 2013 – 126,201 miles
- 2012 – 114,061 miles
- 2011 – 100,331 miles
- 2010 – 85,110 miles
- 2009 – 69,990 miles
- 2008 – 53,636 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail188,952 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp pattern poor
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f suspension level sensor disconnected
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Slight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail188,952 miles (+14,180)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,952 miles
- Test number
- 767626534644
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp pattern poor
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f suspension level sensor disconnected
Pass174,772 miles (+12,732)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 174,772 miles
- Test number
- 668679365493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,040 miles
- Test number
- 547093075664
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint
Fail162,040 miles (+8,797)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,040 miles
- Test number
- 282994050728
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative broken bracket offside front suspensin (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint
Pass153,243 miles (+4,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 153,243 miles
- Test number
- 991841650292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,750 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 148,750 miles
- Test number
- 905065275283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail148,750 miles (+5,138)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,750 miles
- Test number
- 986574198546
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass143,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 143,612 miles
- Test number
- 705812596751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,612 miles (+4,319)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,612 miles
- Test number
- 429360979562
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,293 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 139,293 miles
- Test number
- 349808995030
- 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)
Pass133,542 miles (+7,341)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 133,542 miles
- Test number
- 586435364084
- 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)
- NoteEmissions to low to read
Pass126,201 miles (+12,140)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 126,201 miles
- Test number
- 527721093101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,061 miles (+13,730)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 114,061 miles
- Test number
- 255211702265
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass100,331 miles (+15,221)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,331 miles
- Test number
- 867466391109
- NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
- NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS
Pass85,110 miles (+15,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 85,110 miles
- Test number
- 214384000288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass69,990 miles (+16,354)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,990 miles
- Test number
- 230435209202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 53,636 miles
- Test number
- 333485708285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 REX
- Does T18 REX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T18 REX expired on 17 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T18 REX?
- The MOT on T18 REX expired on 17 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T18 REX done?
- T18 REX was recorded at 188,952 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 9,064 miles a year.
- Has T18 REX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 REX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T18 REX 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 T18 REX find?
- T18 REX failed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 12 more.
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