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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T312 DLXMOT history

T312 DLX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2022
Mileage
145,219 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T312 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T312 DLX was last recorded at 145,219 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,925 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,219 miles
  • 2021 – 142,925 miles
  • 2020 – 140,697 miles
  • 2019 – 138,827 miles
  • 2017 – 135,045 miles
  • 2016 – 133,136 miles
  • 2014 – 122,285 miles
  • 2013 – 115,744 miles
  • 2012 – 109,562 miles
  • 2011 – 102,517 miles
  • 2010 – 96,518 miles
  • 2009 – 88,676 miles
  • 2008 – 83,354 miles
  • 2007 – 77,200 miles
  • 2006 – 69,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,219 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,219 miles (+2,294)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,219 miles
    Test number
    219984863053
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,925 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,925 miles
    Test number
    864354938361
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  3. Fail142,920 miles (+2,223)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,920 miles
    Test number
    815383502029
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  4. Pass140,697 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,697 miles
    Test number
    456936042209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail140,692 miles (+1,865)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    943054296477
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass138,827 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,827 miles
    Test number
    679789783198
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test X2 items
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip and main (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip and main (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,806 miles (+3,761)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    923295312671
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test X2 items
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip and main (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip and main (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass135,045 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,045 miles
    Test number
    373630939645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember webs (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front & rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryVarious light underside corrosion to suspension components

  9. Fail135,045 miles (+1,909)8 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,045 miles
    Test number
    796660954875
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember webs (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front & rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryVarious light underside corrosion to suspension components

  10. Pass133,136 miles (+10,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,136 miles
    Test number
    330667644368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass122,285 miles (+6,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    318332904496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass115,744 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    866501293149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    427353092135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass109,562 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    886073292184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,512 miles (+6,995)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,512 miles
    Test number
    248312892115
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,517 miles (+5,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    745485481174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,518 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    241211480405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,676 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    501144789179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass83,354 miles (+6,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    611872188101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass77,200 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    622133377134
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass69,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    884991686104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T312 DLX

Does T312 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T312 DLX expired on 11 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T312 DLX?
The MOT on T312 DLX expired on 11 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T312 DLX done?
T312 DLX was recorded at 145,219 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has T312 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T312 DLX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T312 DLX 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 T312 DLX find?
T312 DLX failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: central front brake pipe excessively corroded; front brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 9 more.

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