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Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,966 cc

T289 TOLMOT history

T289 TOL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz G-Class first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
171,257 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 TOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 TOL was last recorded at 171,257 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,253 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,257 miles
  • 2021 – 170,304 miles
  • 2019 – 168,406 miles
  • 2018 – 165,858 miles
  • 2017 – 162,419 miles
  • 2016 – 160,071 miles
  • 2015 – 152,882 miles
  • 2014 – 150,275 miles
  • 2012 – 142,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,257 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,257 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,257 miles
    Test number
    181215334170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,253 miles (+949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,253 miles
    Test number
    950028958743
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass170,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    170,304 miles
    Test number
    705584514498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,304 miles (+1,898)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,304 miles
    Test number
    648749576341
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass168,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,406 miles
    Test number
    898836224068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,406 miles (+2,548)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,406 miles
    Test number
    304424154692
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,858 miles (+3,439)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,858 miles
    Test number
    797977190109
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass162,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,419 miles
    Test number
    618562728704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail162,419 miles (+2,348)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,419 miles
    Test number
    749032789997
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass160,071 miles (+7,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,071 miles
    Test number
    535650221535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt .
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass152,882 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    649068615122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass150,275 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    150,275 miles
    Test number
    159505994487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail150,275 miles (+7,482)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,275 miles
    Test number
    877715394087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass142,793 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,793 miles
    Test number
    795015532306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,783 miles (+1,432)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,783 miles
    Test number
    829662032376
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass141,351 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,351 miles
    Test number
    325246362076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth securing clamps at the exhaust front downpipes are deteriorated

Questions about T289 TOL

Does T289 TOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T289 TOL expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T289 TOL?
The MOT on T289 TOL expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T289 TOL done?
T289 TOL was recorded at 171,257 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has T289 TOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 TOL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T289 TOL 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 T289 TOL find?
T289 TOL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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