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Mercedes-Benz V

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T290 TPAMOT history

T290 TPA is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,820 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 TPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 TPA was last recorded at 151,820 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2021: 128,418 miles, lower than 170,000 miles on 12 Nov 2020.

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
151,778 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,820 miles
  • 2025 – 151,778 miles
  • 2024 – 147,147 miles
  • 2023 – 141,567 miles
  • 2022 – 134,493 miles
  • 2021 – 128,418 miles
  • 2020 – 170,000 miles
  • 2019 – 164,775 miles
  • 2018 – 157,010 miles
  • 2017 – 149,768 miles
  • 2016 – 144,740 miles
  • 2015 – 137,899 miles
  • 2014 – 134,773 miles
  • 2013 – 116,618 miles
  • 2012 – 84,840 miles
  • 2011 – 51,925 miles
  • 2010 – 42,715 miles
  • 2009 – 42,178 miles
  • 2008 – 41,778 miles
  • 2007 – 40,588 miles
  • 2006 – 39,162 miles
  • 2005 – 37,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,820 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,820 miles
    Test number
    778770575595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail151,778 miles (+4,631)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    902384441960
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass147,147 miles (+5,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    845099083424
    • AdvisoryCONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,567 miles (+7,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    170770558738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass134,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    368877652758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail134,493 miles (+6,075)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    495747974958
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass128,418 miles (-41,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    104286939107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,000 miles
    Test number
    681223486646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,000 miles (+5,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,000 miles
    Test number
    107563431426
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass164,775 miles (+7,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,775 miles
    Test number
    526362987886
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,010 miles (+7,242)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,010 miles
    Test number
    610336525962
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass149,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    149,768 miles
    Test number
    918423600696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,768 miles (+5,028)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,768 miles
    Test number
    347848172958
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass144,740 miles (+6,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    214240098080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass137,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    918120595091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail137,899 miles (+3,126)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    429876685052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass134,773 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    407470454030
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEdc light on

  18. Fail134,765 miles (+18,147)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    228336744012
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAutomatic head light switchs are damaged
    • NoteCyt as a break round the top of flange
    • NoteEdc light on

  19. Pass116,618 miles (+31,778)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,618 miles
    Test number
    177418653428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,840 miles (+32,915)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    436852162058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,925 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    108572531477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,715 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,715 miles
    Test number
    443548310125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,178 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    341512439411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,778 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    902100148216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,588 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    723573837216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,162 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    394343046200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    373158465103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 TPA

Does T290 TPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 TPA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 TPA?
The MOT on T290 TPA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 TPA done?
T290 TPA was recorded at 151,820 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has T290 TPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 TPA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T290 TPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T290 TPA find?
T290 TPA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.

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