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Mercedes-Benz V

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T236 RNJMOT history

T236 RNJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2019 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2019
Mileage
93,477 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2018
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T236 RNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2019
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T236 RNJ was last recorded at 93,477 miles on 14 Feb 2018, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,456 miles · 13 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 93,477 miles
  • 2017 – 93,246 miles
  • 2016 – 93,226 miles
  • 2010 – 69,115 miles
  • 2009 – 67,309 miles
  • 2008 – 65,154 miles
  • 2007 – 61,654 miles
  • 2006 – 47,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills holed/corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside/suspension components have surface corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Rear TYRE PERRISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Inner sill corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous14 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    982247369635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside/suspension components have surface corrosion

  2. Pass93,477 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    670660626328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

  3. Fail93,456 miles (+210)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    892152321946
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OF FRONT TO REAR PIPE ( NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNT ) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL ( CENTRE ) (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL ( CENTRE ) (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

  4. Pass93,246 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    806111303386
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroding

  5. Fail93,242 miles (+16)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    504324663722
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroding

  6. Pass93,226 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    255300208687
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

  7. Fail93,218 miles (+24,103)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    499239694634
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested due to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass69,115 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    962591700377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • NoteThere is corrosion to off side and nearside inner wings which is not structural,near side is holed.off side has corrosion and may be holed but is behind air filter box.

  9. Fail69,115 miles (+1,806)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    741729190233
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass67,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    160597159270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail67,309 miles (+2,155)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    282474059201
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Pass65,154 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    263826958245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,081 miles (+3,427)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    430712158247
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth inner drive boots disconnected

  14. Pass61,654 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    640330027285
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail61,631 miles (+14,566)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    424629317271
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBOTH INNER DRIVE SHAFT GATORS SPLIT

  16. Pass47,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    703077686099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T236 RNJ

Does T236 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T236 RNJ expired on 13 Feb 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T236 RNJ?
The MOT on T236 RNJ expired on 13 Feb 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T236 RNJ done?
T236 RNJ was recorded at 93,477 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2018, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has T236 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T236 RNJ has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T236 RNJ 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 T236 RNJ find?
T236 RNJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; horn not working; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 20 more.

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