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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T378 SBJMOT history

T378 SBJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
167,172 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 SBJ was last recorded at 167,172 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2015: 150,572 miles, lower than 150,573 miles on 12 Mar 2015.

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
165,700 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,172 miles
  • 2023 – 165,700 miles
  • 2022 – 164,481 miles
  • 2021 – 163,203 miles
  • 2020 – 162,271 miles
  • 2019 – 161,456 miles
  • 2018 – 159,211 miles
  • 2017 – 153,614 miles
  • 2015 – 150,572 miles
  • 2014 – 145,362 miles
  • 2013 – 140,322 miles
  • 2011 – 129,497 miles
  • 2010 – 124,033 miles
  • 2009 – 118,226 miles
  • 2008 – 110,164 miles
  • 2007 – 99,484 miles
  • 2006 – 87,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,172 miles
  • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,172 miles (+1,472)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,172 miles
    Test number
    906052820248
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass165,700 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,700 miles
    Test number
    467473278439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,651 miles (+1,170)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,651 miles
    Test number
    216256498982
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cilencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass164,481 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,481 miles
    Test number
    671499762784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    334878623282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,203 miles (+932)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    169638587430
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass162,271 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,271 miles
    Test number
    340031936597
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass161,456 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    161,456 miles
    Test number
    457331040476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,211 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,211 miles
    Test number
    190827234402
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail159,186 miles (+5,572)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,186 miles
    Test number
    543329203764
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear mud flap insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,614 miles
    Test number
    415510741327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,614 miles (+3,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,614 miles
    Test number
    417146806766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass150,572 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    425685595133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail150,573 miles (+5,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,573 miles
    Test number
    466661375068
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass145,362 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,362 miles
    Test number
    525446134057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,322 miles (+10,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,322 miles
    Test number
    915468353017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass129,497 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    367357091010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass124,033 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    124,033 miles
    Test number
    290093600171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,032 miles (+5,806)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    842352800114
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass118,226 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    163657999409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,164 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    624596288006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,484 miles
    Test number
    352144297067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,484 miles (+11,821)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,484 miles
    Test number
    873314297080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass87,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    223438506151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,663 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    784868406100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T378 SBJ

Does T378 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T378 SBJ expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T378 SBJ?
The MOT on T378 SBJ expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T378 SBJ done?
T378 SBJ was recorded at 167,172 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has T378 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 SBJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T378 SBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T378 SBJ find?
T378 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front exhaust mounting defective; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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