Mercedes-Benz 412 D
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,900 cc
T394 TBAMOT history
T394 TBA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 412 D first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 253,697 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 253,697 km
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,308 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T394 TBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 412 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T394 TBA was last recorded at 253,697 km on 6 Aug 2026, 942 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 252,755 km · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 942 km
- Average per year
- 7,308 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 253,697 km
- 2025 – 252,755 km
- 2024 – 252,637 km
- 2023 – 252,572 km
- 2020 – 251,161 km
- 2018 – 249,981 km
- 2017 – 241,082 km
- 2016 – 230,702 km
- 2015 – 214,167 km
- 2012 – 167,660 km
- 2010 – 136,731 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass253,697 km
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,697 km (+942)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 253,697 km
- Test number
- 462565424943
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass252,755 km (+118)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 252,755 km
- Test number
- 537191465386
- MinorOffside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass252,637 km (+65)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 252,637 km
- Test number
- 412961298024
- MinorOffside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass252,572 km (+41)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 252,572 km
- Test number
- 659333865691
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail252,531 km (+1,370)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,531 km
- Test number
- 716176030416
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass251,161 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 251,161 km
- Test number
- 316078086498
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail251,161 km1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,161 km
- Test number
- 165788654792
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass250,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 250,950 miles
- Test number
- 126968845047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,981 km (+8,899)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 249,981 km
- Test number
- 116892152960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,082 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 241,082 km
- Test number
- 409725513633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,750 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 230,750 miles
- Test number
- 692319614421
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)
Fail230,702 km (+16,535)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,702 km
- Test number
- 563058380862
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)
Pass214,167 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 214,167 km
- Test number
- 706478402637
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes require clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)
Fail214,167 km11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,167 km
- Test number
- 754566328556
- FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking From gaiter all way down tie rod to track rod end (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working flickering (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes require clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)
Pass198,502 miles (+16,939)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 198,502 miles
- Test number
- 965287904273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 181,563 miles
- Test number
- 285883693477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,660 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 167,660 km
- Test number
- 745779102295
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail151,301 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,301 miles
- Test number
- 337071301483
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteO/s brake pipe rusty reqires clean check
Pass151,301 miles (+14,570)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 151,301 miles
- Test number
- 339381601215
- AdvisoryBrake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteO/s brake pipe rusty reqires clean check
Pass136,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 136,731 miles
- Test number
- 293432120271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,731 km4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,731 km
- Test number
- 824146710294
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe short
- NoteRear outline markers missing at rear
Questions about T394 TBA
- Does T394 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T394 TBA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T394 TBA?
- The MOT on T394 TBA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T394 TBA done?
- T394 TBA was recorded at 253,697 km at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,308 km a year.
- Has T394 TBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T394 TBA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T394 TBA 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 T394 TBA find?
- T394 TBA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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