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Mercedes Benz 316 CDI

Grey and Maroon · Diesel · 2001 · 2,685 cc

T20 BJRMOT history

T20 BJR is a grey and maroon diesel Mercedes Benz 316 CDI first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,418 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 BJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
316 CDI
Colour
Grey and Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 BJR was last recorded at 87,418 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,737 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,681 miles
Average per year
3,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,418 miles
  • 2025 – 79,737 miles
  • 2024 – 68,532 miles
  • 2023 – 55,447 miles
  • 2022 – 41,981 miles
  • 2021 – 41,310 miles
  • 2019 – 41,277 miles
  • 2018 – 41,083 miles
  • 2017 – 40,973 miles
  • 2016 – 40,485 miles
  • 2015 – 39,017 miles
  • 2014 – 37,099 miles
  • 2013 – 36,495 miles
  • 2012 – 34,403 miles
  • 2011 – 33,058 miles
  • 2010 – 30,525 miles
  • 2009 – 28,195 miles
  • 2007 – 26,441 miles
  • 2006 – 23,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,418 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,418 miles (+7,681)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    259951242753
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,737 miles (+11,205)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,737 miles
    Test number
    362053048375
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,532 miles (+13,085)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    908942166812
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass55,447 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    201251789629
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail55,418 miles (+13,437)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    570585610766
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass41,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    662332381635
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail41,981 miles (+671)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    896260146136
    • MajorFront All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass41,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    798830998001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail41,310 miles (+33)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    522525012558
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,277 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    820508357293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,272 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    615754603256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    285588486484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,083 miles (+110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    779756352920
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  14. Pass40,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    821334605655
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses/reflectors slightly faded..

  15. Fail40,973 miles (+488)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    928092587734
    • Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses/reflectors slightly faded..

  16. Pass40,485 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    678520105985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,017 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,017 miles
    Test number
    285629215167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,099 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    376809824135
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass37,099 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    589509424194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,495 miles (+2,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    989360243172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack in tread

  21. Pass34,403 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    745174112194
    • 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)

  22. Fail33,058 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,058 miles
    Test number
    178158411147
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront disc corroded

  23. Pass33,058 miles (+2,533)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,058 miles
    Test number
    425868711198
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront disc corroded

  24. Pass30,525 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    112310870430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass28,195 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,195 miles
    Test number
    380327499045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass26,441 miles (+2,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,441 miles
    Test number
    623713307143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass23,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    634147616112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,461 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    884387516152
    • Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about T20 BJR

Does T20 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 BJR is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 BJR?
The MOT on T20 BJR is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 BJR done?
T20 BJR was recorded at 87,418 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
Has T20 BJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 BJR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T20 BJR 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 T20 BJR find?
T20 BJR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 2 more.

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