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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T1 SYJMOT history

T1 SYJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,231 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 SYJ was last recorded at 119,231 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,226 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,231 miles
  • 2025 – 114,180 miles
  • 2024 – 108,963 miles
  • 2023 – 105,244 miles
  • 2022 – 101,277 miles
  • 2021 – 98,717 miles
  • 2020 – 95,916 miles
  • 2019 – 89,287 miles
  • 2018 – 76,259 miles
  • 2017 – 66,085 miles
  • 2016 – 53,037 miles
  • 2015 – 49,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,231 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,231 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,231 miles
    Test number
    172778375546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail119,226 miles (+5,046)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    292165717909
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,180 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    253527310587
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail114,180 miles (+5,217)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    336679938206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,963 miles (+3,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    654299445194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,244 miles (+3,967)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    499801291557
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass101,277 miles (+2,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,277 miles
    Test number
    434663037431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass98,717 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    210781338016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,662 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    170832416802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail98,662 miles (+2,746)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    504803668055
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass95,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    998454214806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,916 miles (+6,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    839360150287
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass89,287 miles (+13,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    224839840369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass76,259 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    115051133716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,085 miles (+13,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    361810027611
    • 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)
  16. Pass53,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    360350215768
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to measure!
  17. Fail53,037 miles (+3,211)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    276432102715
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to measure!
  18. Pass49,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    705786255010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,826 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    507896455083
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T1 SYJ

Does T1 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 SYJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 SYJ?
The MOT on T1 SYJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 SYJ done?
T1 SYJ was recorded at 119,231 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has T1 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 SYJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 SYJ 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 SYJ find?
T1 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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