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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T252 MLDMOT history

T252 MLD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
102,444 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 MLD was last recorded at 102,444 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,796 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,444 miles
  • 2022 – 98,796 miles
  • 2021 – 92,971 miles
  • 2020 – 88,318 miles
  • 2019 – 87,042 miles
  • 2018 – 86,534 miles
  • 2017 – 85,487 miles
  • 2016 – 84,822 miles
  • 2015 – 83,237 miles
  • 2014 – 82,561 miles
  • 2013 – 81,638 miles
  • 2012 – 80,958 miles
  • 2011 – 77,906 miles
  • 2010 – 77,474 miles
  • 2009 – 75,986 miles
  • 2008 – 74,432 miles
  • 2007 – 72,274 miles
  • 2006 – 70,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front fog lights inop

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    246082307259
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail102,444 miles (+3,648)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    876167398377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass98,796 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    463396048382
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN\s\f & o\s\f wings rusty & holed

  4. Fail98,787 miles (+5,816)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    190247085864
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN\s\f & o\s\f wings rusty & holed

  5. Pass92,971 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,971 miles
    Test number
    308895472455
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  6. Fail92,962 miles (+4,644)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    490995138189
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  7. Pass88,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    191387826876
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  8. Fail88,318 miles (+1,276)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    104887907727
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop

  9. Pass87,042 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    862681609493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail87,020 miles (+486)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,020 miles
    Test number
    382553692539
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,534 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,534 miles
    Test number
    913096376402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass85,487 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    630583587809
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail85,475 miles (+653)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    201547091807
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass84,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    936604930013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail84,822 miles (+1,585)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    370291944272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass83,237 miles (+676)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    775012085067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

  17. Pass82,561 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    558202574075
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail82,549 miles (+911)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    608480574073
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass81,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    735000683073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,638 miles (+680)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    499630583081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,958 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    436648962066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,906 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    505567171054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass77,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    792246870049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail77,474 miles (+1,488)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    621971770075
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass75,986 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    863772879092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,432 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    664852278039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,274 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    841725467099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    170489156421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 MLD

Does T252 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 MLD expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 MLD?
The MOT on T252 MLD expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 MLD done?
T252 MLD was recorded at 102,444 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has T252 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 MLD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T252 MLD 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 T252 MLD find?
T252 MLD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust heat shield loose.

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