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Mercedes-Benz 312

Grey and Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T388 LAFMOT history

T388 LAF is a grey and green diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,035 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
312
Colour
Grey and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 LAF was last recorded at 132,035 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,920 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,035 miles
  • 2025 – 128,185 miles
  • 2023 – 123,814 miles
  • 2022 – 119,806 miles
  • 2021 – 115,171 miles
  • 2020 – 112,478 miles
  • 2019 – 111,687 miles
  • 2018 – 107,937 miles
  • 2014 – 105,113 miles
  • 2013 – 98,301 miles
  • 2012 – 92,806 miles
  • 2011 – 87,110 miles
  • 2009 – 81,690 miles
  • 2008 – 78,337 miles
  • 2007 – 72,890 miles
  • 2006 – 70,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,035 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,035 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,035 miles
    Test number
    423284971736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,920 miles (+3,735)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,920 miles
    Test number
    139909998708
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass128,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    908814708416
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,185 miles (+4,371)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    203532215766
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,814 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    558212795714
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail123,729 miles (+3,923)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    359309547074
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,806 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,806 miles
    Test number
    968665846235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,799 miles (+4,628)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    670752816516
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks off to offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,171 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    770522578438
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox Bellhousing Bolt Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail115,120 miles (+2,642)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    573425352097
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox Bellhousing Bolt Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass112,478 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,478 miles
    Test number
    635700577785
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail112,454 miles (+169)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    450400837065
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail112,285 miles (+262)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    373186707675
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing

  14. Fail112,023 miles (+336)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    230289864594
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigga (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigga (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyresperishing
    • AdvisoryInner sills have rivot repairs

  15. Fail111,687 miles (+3,750)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    338629718601
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass107,937 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    856829134691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail107,936 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    526945486135
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass105,113 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    588518994175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail105,013 miles (+6,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    926901494192
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass98,301 miles (+69)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,301 miles
    Test number
    649308773128
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s sill lower edge detached

  21. Fail98,232 miles (+5,426)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    315841373171
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s sill lower edge detached

  22. Pass92,806 miles (+5,696)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    199277882489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly damaged

  23. Pass87,110 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    876054901129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail87,027 miles (+5,337)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,027 miles
    Test number
    147637791072
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass81,690 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    733698719245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    611606028260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,337 miles (+5,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    622346228285
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass72,890 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    312423737422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,069 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    670575436230
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front drop glasses are tinted
    • NoteVarious spot lights (not operative) have blue effect

Questions about T388 LAF

Does T388 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 LAF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 LAF?
The MOT on T388 LAF is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 LAF done?
T388 LAF was recorded at 132,035 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has T388 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 LAF has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T388 LAF 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 T388 LAF find?
T388 LAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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