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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T290 SPAMOT history

T290 SPA is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 202,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
202,771 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 SPA was last recorded at 202,771 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2013: 75,006 miles, lower than 171,590 miles on 18 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,965 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
806 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,771 miles
  • 2023 – 201,965 miles
  • 2022 – 201,462 miles
  • 2021 – 198,423 miles
  • 2020 – 196,018 miles
  • 2019 – 193,539 miles
  • 2018 – 189,464 miles
  • 2017 – 186,086 miles
  • 2016 – 182,560 miles
  • 2015 – 180,999 miles
  • 2014 – 178,742 miles
  • 2013 – 175,018 miles
  • 2012 – 171,590 miles
  • 2011 – 166,347 miles
  • 2010 – 162,617 miles
  • 2009 – 156,545 miles
  • 2008 – 152,944 miles
  • 2007 – 145,792 miles
  • 2006 – 133,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,771 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,771 miles (+806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,771 miles
    Test number
    530809835362
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

  2. Pass201,965 miles (+503)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,965 miles
    Test number
    131628785759
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass201,462 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,462 miles
    Test number
    330454048409
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail201,414 miles (+2,991)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,414 miles
    Test number
    192244473332
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass198,423 miles (+2,405)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,423 miles
    Test number
    498573090320
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass196,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,018 miles
    Test number
    374319148204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail196,017 miles (+2,478)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,017 miles
    Test number
    369546261370
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass193,539 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,539 miles
    Test number
    331243313357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass189,464 miles (+3,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    189,464 miles
    Test number
    717799859370
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass186,086 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    186,086 miles
    Test number
    802951546075
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail186,084 miles (+54)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,084 miles
    Test number
    123925513416
    • FailureNearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated sphere deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated sphere deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail186,030 miles (+3,470)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,030 miles
    Test number
    901631374938
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around pump area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn to 1.6mm osf 2mm
    • AdvisoryNsr wheel arch/sill by seat belt fixing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySuspension self levelling/damping pipes badly corroded

  13. Pass182,560 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    182,560 miles
    Test number
    505335024193
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes rusting at rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass180,999 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    180,999 miles
    Test number
    380410500018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail180,899 miles (+2,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,899 miles
    Test number
    864077595308
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass178,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    178,742 miles
    Test number
    855408284295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  17. Fail178,742 miles (+3,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,742 miles
    Test number
    526308584287
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  18. Pass175,018 miles (+100,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,018 miles
    Test number
    525376653211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,006 miles (-96,584)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    118772653288
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass171,590 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    919242162233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail171,589 miles (+5,242)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,589 miles
    Test number
    296587452260
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass166,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    166,347 miles
    Test number
    987228851253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail166,347 miles (+3,730)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,347 miles
    Test number
    495437251208
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass162,617 miles (+6,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    922361770289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass156,545 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    156,545 miles
    Test number
    353524859224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass152,944 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    152,944 miles
    Test number
    892680578241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail152,752 miles (+6,960)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,752 miles
    Test number
    202383668235
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass145,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    145,792 miles
    Test number
    321511177426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail145,792 miles (+12,714)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,792 miles
    Test number
    884980777244
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass133,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,078 miles
    Test number
    404381976286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail133,074 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,074 miles
    Test number
    331401576497
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T290 SPA

Does T290 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 SPA expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 SPA?
The MOT on T290 SPA expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 SPA done?
T290 SPA was recorded at 202,771 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has T290 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 SPA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T290 SPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T290 SPA find?
T290 SPA passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear, and 2 more.

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