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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T391 VBLMOT history

T391 VBL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
115,521 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T391 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T391 VBL was last recorded at 115,521 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,407 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,521 miles
  • 2023 – 115,407 miles
  • 2022 – 112,568 miles
  • 2021 – 112,237 miles
  • 2019 – 112,127 miles
  • 2017 – 111,734 miles
  • 2016 – 111,434 miles
  • 2015 – 111,261 miles
  • 2014 – 111,075 miles
  • 2013 – 111,026 miles
  • 2012 – 110,850 miles
  • 2011 – 110,409 miles
  • 2010 – 109,828 miles
  • 2009 – 108,555 miles
  • 2008 – 106,621 miles
  • 2007 – 102,391 miles
  • 2006 – 101,168 miles
  • 2005 – 99,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,521 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed in areas

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,521 miles (+114)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    714259211323
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed in areas

  2. Fail115,407 miles (+2,839)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    309085141757
    • DangerousFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass112,568 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    647068894985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,237 miles (+110)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    409268175075
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,127 miles (+393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    880320024085
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass111,734 miles (+300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    784537943204
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Pass111,434 miles (+173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    229595326430
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass111,261 miles (+186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,261 miles
    Test number
    307132088772
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Pass111,075 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,075 miles
    Test number
    306500684248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Pass111,026 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    497140483255
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail111,026 miles (+176)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    279105573283
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,850 miles (+441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    246997572230
    • NoteSrs light on

  13. Pass110,409 miles (+581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,409 miles
    Test number
    526651991255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass109,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    313948180454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,828 miles (+1,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    382987780237
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass108,555 miles (+1,934)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    633180769250
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s mirror

  17. Pass106,621 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    271189068277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,391 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    102,391 miles
    Test number
    460698867266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,168 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    101,168 miles
    Test number
    540073476271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    501017025230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T391 VBL

Does T391 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T391 VBL expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T391 VBL?
The MOT on T391 VBL expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T391 VBL done?
T391 VBL was recorded at 115,521 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has T391 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T391 VBL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T391 VBL 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 T391 VBL find?
T391 VBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; vehicle undersealed in areas.

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