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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

T31 APBMOT history

T31 APB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
103,638 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 APB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 APB was last recorded at 103,638 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,479 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,638 miles
  • 2022 – 95,516 miles
  • 2021 – 95,026 miles
  • 2020 – 94,786 miles
  • 2019 – 93,425 miles
  • 2018 – 91,773 miles
  • 2017 – 89,177 miles
  • 2016 – 86,586 miles
  • 2015 – 84,727 miles
  • 2014 – 82,454 miles
  • 2013 – 77,900 miles
  • 2012 – 69,581 miles
  • 2011 – 54,826 miles
  • 2010 – 46,421 miles
  • 2009 – 40,622 miles
  • 2008 – 35,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,638 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,638 miles (+159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    692665386234
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail103,479 miles (+7,963)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,479 miles
    Test number
    261739308919
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass95,516 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    645719169480
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail95,516 miles (+490)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    534840767567
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    609242219931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,026 miles (+240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    249108582487
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass94,786 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    901723830331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,425 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    308797738921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,773 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    165489794966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,177 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    687522970664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,586 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    909053676773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass84,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    897376055176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,727 miles (+73)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    548015955187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail84,654 miles (+2,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    125062555168
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass82,454 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,454 miles
    Test number
    427661264147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    267310363209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,900 miles (+2,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    959420463233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass75,516 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    648840003168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,581 miles (+14,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    475664912103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,826 miles (+8,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    649061991074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass46,421 miles (+5,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,421 miles
    Test number
    311649880095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass40,622 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    214862699047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    263955388072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 APB

Does T31 APB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 APB expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 APB?
The MOT on T31 APB expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 APB done?
T31 APB was recorded at 103,638 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has T31 APB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 APB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T31 APB 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 T31 APB find?
T31 APB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm boot; eml on; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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