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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

T1 ADSMOT history

T1 ADS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,450 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 ADS was last recorded at 71,450 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,312 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,450 miles
  • 2025 – 70,312 miles
  • 2024 – 68,896 miles
  • 2023 – 67,792 miles
  • 2022 – 66,138 miles
  • 2021 – 64,117 miles
  • 2020 – 62,636 miles
  • 2019 – 59,550 miles
  • 2018 – 56,553 miles
  • 2017 – 53,494 miles
  • 2016 – 50,090 miles
  • 2015 – 46,147 miles
  • 2014 – 42,249 miles
  • 2013 – 37,514 miles
  • 2012 – 29,698 miles
  • 2011 – 22,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,450 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,450 miles (+1,138)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,450 miles
    Test number
    938416780321
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass70,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    335540305439
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail70,312 miles (+1,416)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    432005061719
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,896 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    172093923909
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage
  5. Pass67,792 miles (+1,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    808814990218
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,138 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    149720172654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,117 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    571042037522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,116 miles (+1,480)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    373079023477
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,636 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    456956755996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,550 miles (+2,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    923584876701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass56,553 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    385234898073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s on both edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass53,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    683489955515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,494 miles (+3,404)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    727038036626
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass50,090 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    610949888315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,147 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    268158645041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,249 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    298555154039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,514 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    168442853054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,698 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    436792752081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    975916651025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 ADS

Does T1 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 ADS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 ADS?
The MOT on T1 ADS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 ADS done?
T1 ADS was recorded at 71,450 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has T1 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 ADS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 ADS 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 T1 ADS find?
T1 ADS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 4 more.

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