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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T268 DLRMOT history

T268 DLR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
154,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 DLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 DLR was last recorded at 154,878 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,407 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,878 miles
  • 2021 – 152,407 miles
  • 2020 – 150,881 miles
  • 2019 – 148,295 miles
  • 2018 – 139,370 miles
  • 2017 – 129,033 miles
  • 2015 – 116,006 miles
  • 2014 – 102,120 miles
  • 2013 – 90,983 miles
  • 2012 – 79,101 miles
  • 2011 – 76,334 miles
  • 2010 – 74,031 miles
  • 2009 – 72,433 miles
  • 2008 – 70,831 miles
  • 2007 – 68,809 miles
  • 2006 – 66,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    249818111528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,878 miles (+2,471)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    382556878141
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass152,407 miles (+1,526)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,407 miles
    Test number
    395165021787
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass150,881 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,881 miles
    Test number
    809762928128
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail150,873 miles (+2,578)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,873 miles
    Test number
    759796718106
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass148,295 miles (+8,925)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    655875041690
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,370 miles (+10,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    559790353668
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass129,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    924032617893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,033 miles (+13,027)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    597931399427
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass116,006 miles (+13,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    492966951382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass102,120 miles (+11,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    337243884194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    857203873144
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail90,983 miles (+11,882)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    696466663110
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass79,101 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    387627432132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,334 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    597855241170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,031 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    880892530122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,433 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    603358539167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,831 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    284252768150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,809 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    140883827111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    374807036101
    • NoteAs 1st test

  21. Fail66,100 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    531630436151
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVery slight play in o/s/f inner bush

Questions about T268 DLR

Does T268 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T268 DLR expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T268 DLR?
The MOT on T268 DLR expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T268 DLR done?
T268 DLR was recorded at 154,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has T268 DLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 DLR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T268 DLR 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 T268 DLR find?
T268 DLR passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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