Mercedes-Benz 308 D
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
T277 EKVMOT history
T277 EKV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 203,601 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T277 EKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 308 D
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T277 EKV was last recorded at 203,601 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,322 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,279 miles
- Average per year
- 7,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,601 miles
- 2025 – 199,322 miles
- 2024 – 194,008 miles
- 2023 – 192,744 miles
- 2022 – 192,166 miles
- 2020 – 190,723 miles
- 2019 – 185,880 miles
- 2018 – 182,365 miles
- 2017 – 172,176 miles
- 2016 – 161,423 miles
- 2015 – 150,379 miles
- 2014 – 143,065 miles
- 2013 – 127,850 miles
- 2012 – 113,609 miles
- 2011 – 102,964 miles
- 2010 – 91,071 miles
- 2009 – 83,208 miles
- 2008 – 74,814 miles
- 2007 – 63,483 miles
- 2006 – 53,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail203,601 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner chassis rail rotten (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside door and sill corrode but not seriously weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail203,601 miles (+4,279)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,601 miles
- Test number
- 885794154225
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner chassis rail rotten (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,322 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 199,322 miles
- Test number
- 361049628344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,318 miles (+5,310)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,318 miles
- Test number
- 994253415190
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail D BUSHES WORN AND RESULTING IN EXXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCK MOUNTING AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements SIDE LIGHTS INOP (4.2.2 (a))
Pass194,008 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,008 miles
- Test number
- 289683020446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,003 miles (+1,259)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,003 miles
- Test number
- 235558741332
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass192,744 miles (+56)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 192,744 miles
- Test number
- 405810939719
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside door corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside door corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail192,688 miles (+522)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,688 miles
- Test number
- 899030419432
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded pitted and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank insecure mounting strap missing and tank held up by temporary ratchet tie strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBad surface corrosion to areas of vehicle chassis structure
- AdvisoryDrivers door excessively corroded and sharp edge along lower edge
- AdvisoryService and park brake limits only just achieved with vehicle unladened
Pass192,166 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 192,166 miles
- Test number
- 837777902626
- 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 door and sill corrode but not seriously weak
Fail192,122 miles (+1,399)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,122 miles
- Test number
- 798169218298
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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 door and sill corrode but not seriously weak
Pass190,723 miles (+4,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 190,723 miles
- Test number
- 139758443428
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass185,880 miles (+3,515)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 185,880 miles
- Test number
- 724297306707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 182,365 miles
- Test number
- 783701292414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,364 miles (+10,188)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,364 miles
- Test number
- 763796590435
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush detached (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass172,176 miles (+10,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 172,176 miles
- Test number
- 960666287093
- AdvisoryBoth sides front bottom ball joint have play to safe limit
Pass161,423 miles (+11,044)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 161,423 miles
- Test number
- 517743955116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,379 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 150,379 miles
- Test number
- 837301275059
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,065 miles (+15,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 143,065 miles
- Test number
- 719643784050
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass127,850 miles (+14,241)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 127,850 miles
- Test number
- 666162473034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,609 miles (+10,645)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 113,609 miles
- Test number
- 127660592499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,964 miles (+11,893)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 102,964 miles
- Test number
- 269246291050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,071 miles (+7,863)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 91,071 miles
- Test number
- 920013380055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,208 miles (+8,394)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 83,208 miles
- Test number
- 184674589039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,814 miles (+11,331)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 74,814 miles
- Test number
- 130933508101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,483 miles (+9,614)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 63,483 miles
- Test number
- 473302297074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,869 miles
- Test number
- 333353786072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T277 EKV
- Does T277 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T277 EKV expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T277 EKV?
- The MOT on T277 EKV expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T277 EKV done?
- T277 EKV was recorded at 203,601 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,353 miles a year.
- Has T277 EKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T277 EKV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T277 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 T277 EKV find?
- T277 EKV failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner chassis rail rotten; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 5 more.
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