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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

T21 MALMOT history

T21 MAL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
179,200 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 MAL was last recorded at 179,200 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 7,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2014: 106,707 miles, lower than 157,583 miles on 11 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,943 miles · 12 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,257 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,200 miles
  • 2022 – 171,943 miles
  • 2021 – 165,492 miles
  • 2020 – 160,159 miles
  • 2019 – 154,267 miles
  • 2018 – 149,574 miles
  • 2017 – 143,023 miles
  • 2016 – 138,216 miles
  • 2015 – 122,640 miles
  • 2014 – 106,707 miles
  • 2013 – 157,583 miles
  • 2012 – 141,471 miles
  • 2011 – 127,006 miles
  • 2010 – 116,695 miles
  • 2009 – 109,528 miles
  • 2008 – 89,225 miles
  • 2007 – 68,242 miles
  • 2006 – 56,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Pad warning lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,200 miles (+7,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,200 miles
    Test number
    468334368805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,943 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,943 miles
    Test number
    850577616449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,492 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,492 miles
    Test number
    209154156771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,159 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,159 miles
    Test number
    563705943578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,267 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,267 miles
    Test number
    888538717993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,574 miles (+6,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,574 miles
    Test number
    518709533759
    • 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)

  7. Pass143,023 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,023 miles
    Test number
    844771610293
    • AdvisoryPad warning lamp illuminated

  8. Fail143,022 miles (+4,806)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,022 miles
    Test number
    894323825972
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryPad warning lamp illuminated

  9. Pass138,216 miles (+15,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,216 miles
    Test number
    157880514128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,640 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,640 miles
    Test number
    258906585097
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

  11. Fail122,635 miles (+15,928)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    906275685097
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

  12. Pass106,707 miles (-50,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    245512294019
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass157,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    157,583 miles
    Test number
    785611203182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,582 miles (+16,111)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,582 miles
    Test number
    839461603132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass141,471 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    141,471 miles
    Test number
    127643992452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,425 miles (+14,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,425 miles
    Test number
    406420192004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass127,006 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    166442091098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,695 miles (+7,167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    681665900131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUndertray

  19. Pass109,528 miles (+20,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    630218359292
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass89,225 miles (+20,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    212567758250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass68,242 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    821729547218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    744888376276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,893 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    571758176210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T21 MAL

Does T21 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 MAL expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 MAL?
The MOT on T21 MAL expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 MAL done?
T21 MAL was recorded at 179,200 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has T21 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 MAL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T21 MAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 MAL find?
T21 MAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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