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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T197 DSTMOT history

T197 DST is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 108,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
108,055 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 DST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 DST was last recorded at 108,055 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 7,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,440 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,615 miles
Average per year
2,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,055 miles
  • 2022 – 100,440 miles
  • 2011 – 92,774 miles
  • 2010 – 88,523 miles
  • 2009 – 79,328 miles
  • 2008 – 75,947 miles
  • 2006 – 63,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,055 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear on rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,055 miles (+7,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,055 miles
    Test number
    197043030708
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear on rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,440 miles (+7,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    991118204661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass92,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    645560501231
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn & corroded

  4. Fail92,774 miles (+4,251)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    745760101221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn & corroded

  5. Pass88,523 miles (+9,195)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    620703870159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn & pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  6. Pass79,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    893888329152
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail79,328 miles (+3,381)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    844657129192
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass75,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    860398878076
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail75,947 miles (+12,163)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    133587478400
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass63,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    640493366272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,784 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    301262866433
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T197 DST

Does T197 DST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 DST expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 DST?
The MOT on T197 DST expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 DST done?
T197 DST was recorded at 108,055 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
Has T197 DST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 DST has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on T197 DST 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 T197 DST find?
T197 DST passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear on rear subframe bushes.

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