Mercedes E-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T38 RCRMOT history

T38 RCR is a silver petrol Mercedes E-Class first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,150 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
E-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 RCR was last recorded at 153,150 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,155 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
6,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,150 miles
  • 2025 – 151,155 miles
  • 2024 – 149,113 miles
  • 2023 – 149,109 miles
  • 2022 – 146,749 miles
  • 2021 – 139,560 miles
  • 2020 – 131,409 miles
  • 2019 – 122,509 miles
  • 2018 – 115,657 miles
  • 2017 – 107,078 miles
  • 2016 – 97,340 miles
  • 2015 – 84,948 miles
  • 2014 – 71,990 miles
  • 2012 – 60,768 miles
  • 2011 – 56,884 miles
  • 2010 – 49,927 miles
  • 2009 – 47,149 miles
  • 2008 – 44,428 miles
  • 2007 – 39,828 miles
  • 2006 – 34,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to-rear at rear some of pipe obscured/under plastic shroud so unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Body sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,150 miles (+1,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,150 miles
    Test number
    542513696986
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to-rear at rear some of pipe obscured/under plastic shroud so unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,155 miles (+2,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,155 miles
    Test number
    351220685659
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams slightly out of focus.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front-to-rear fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,113 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,113 miles
    Test number
    720196109869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail149,109 miles (+2,360)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    330794742049
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,749 miles (+7,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,749 miles
    Test number
    924444625978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,560 miles (+8,151)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,560 miles
    Test number
    347458594483
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet latch not closing properly 1 of 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,409 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    748195693156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear floors corroding
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  8. Fail131,407 miles (+8,898)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    693257484558
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear floors corroding
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  9. Pass122,509 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    782569144567
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect pipe (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipwork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,508 miles (+6,851)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    716256984493
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,657 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    224320149825
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount broken system still supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes corroded

  12. Fail115,580 miles (+8,502)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    983980623060
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes corroded

  13. Pass107,078 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    685948125145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,340 miles (+12,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    390811960375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,948 miles (+60)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,948 miles
    Test number
    406654415014
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded off but still adiquatly supported

  16. Fail84,888 miles (+12,898)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    467433315057
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded off but still adiquatly supported

  17. Pass71,990 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    817464804022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket iscorroded off but the system is still supported adiquatly

  18. Fail71,989 miles (+11,221)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,989 miles
    Test number
    266583904078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket iscorroded off but the system is still supported adiquatly

  19. Pass60,768 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    906232552365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,884 miles (+6,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    456589841349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,927 miles (+2,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,927 miles
    Test number
    924948250270
    • NoteOffside front spot lamp not working.

  22. Pass47,149 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    234126349105
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    612901348154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,428 miles (+4,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    483861448176
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass39,828 miles (+5,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    710342447101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass34,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,737 miles
    Test number
    750650556120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 RCR

Does T38 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 RCR is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 RCR?
The MOT on T38 RCR is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 RCR done?
T38 RCR was recorded at 153,150 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,015 miles a year.
Has T38 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 RCR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 RCR 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 T38 RCR find?
T38 RCR passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to-rear at rear some of pipe obscured/under plastic shroud so unable to fully assess; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis.

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