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Mercedes-Benz 312

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T274 EKVMOT history

T274 EKV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 239,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
239,955 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 EKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
312
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 EKV was last recorded at 239,955 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,668 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 239,955 miles
  • 2022 – 239,668 miles
  • 2021 – 239,496 miles
  • 2020 – 239,443 miles
  • 2019 – 239,177 miles
  • 2018 – 239,070 miles
  • 2016 – 238,970 miles
  • 2015 – 238,679 miles
  • 2014 – 234,043 miles
  • 2013 – 215,644 miles
  • 2012 – 209,746 miles
  • 2011 – 204,525 miles
  • 2010 – 200,156 miles
  • 2009 – 196,449 miles
  • 2008 – 192,340 miles
  • 2007 – 186,831 miles
  • 2006 – 181,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,955 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroded and/or covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and main body corrosion

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,955 miles (+287)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    239,955 miles
    Test number
    214310136247
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroded and/or covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and main body corrosion

  2. Pass239,668 miles (+172)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    239,668 miles
    Test number
    758372741785
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in underseal

  3. Pass239,496 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    239,496 miles
    Test number
    127339300392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass239,443 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    239,443 miles
    Test number
    280873849151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,177 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    239,177 miles
    Test number
    774292091669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass239,070 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    239,070 miles
    Test number
    469544490652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass238,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    238,970 miles
    Test number
    840529904588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail238,970 miles (+291)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,970 miles
    Test number
    950664239998
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass238,679 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    238,679 miles
    Test number
    436900447104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass234,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    234,043 miles
    Test number
    227347594171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail234,042 miles (+18,398)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,042 miles
    Test number
    499643284126
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass215,644 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    215,644 miles
    Test number
    309423863185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail215,624 miles (+5,878)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,624 miles
    Test number
    448451063139
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail209,746 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,746 miles
    Test number
    757972772193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass209,746 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    209,746 miles
    Test number
    906712672147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass204,525 miles (+4,369)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    204,525 miles
    Test number
    335179751159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass200,156 miles (+3,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    200,156 miles
    Test number
    250246460421
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass196,449 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    196,449 miles
    Test number
    451823769173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail196,437 miles (+4,097)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,437 miles
    Test number
    683500769136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass192,340 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    192,340 miles
    Test number
    981894458161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass186,831 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    186,831 miles
    Test number
    241283267104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass181,268 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    181,268 miles
    Test number
    410333976101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail181,169 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,169 miles
    Test number
    123295466156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T274 EKV

Does T274 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T274 EKV expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T274 EKV?
The MOT on T274 EKV expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T274 EKV done?
T274 EKV was recorded at 239,955 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has T274 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 EKV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T274 EKV 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 T274 EKV find?
T274 EKV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal, and 3 more.

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