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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

T3 BHDMOT history

T3 BHD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,887 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BHD was last recorded at 89,887 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2020: 81,757 miles, lower than 81,758 miles on 2 Dec 2020.

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
89,887 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,887 miles
  • 2024 – 88,976 miles
  • 2023 – 88,366 miles
  • 2022 – 87,978 miles
  • 2021 – 87,494 miles
  • 2020 – 81,757 miles
  • 2019 – 78,094 miles
  • 2018 – 69,837 miles
  • 2017 – 64,160 miles
  • 2016 – 58,611 miles
  • 2014 – 52,846 miles
  • 2013 – 50,279 miles
  • 2012 – 46,776 miles
  • 2011 – 41,579 miles
  • 2010 – 35,799 miles
  • 2009 – 30,407 miles
  • 2008 – 24,506 miles
  • 2007 – 19,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front brake dust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Boot floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake warning on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,887 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    808717779886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake dust shield loose

  2. Fail89,887 miles (+911)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    448927332851
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake dust shield loose

  3. Pass88,976 miles (+610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    850366037158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  4. Pass88,366 miles (+388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    286187437071
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass87,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    776823256851
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake warning on dash

  6. Fail87,978 miles (+484)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    585785218072
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake warning on dash

  7. Pass87,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    306507654211
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded

  8. Fail87,494 miles (+5,737)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    544740280224
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded

  9. Pass81,757 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    386681073899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,758 miles (+3,664)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    179365524893
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "camber arm" (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    801876922416
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 Brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail78,094 miles (+4,276)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    116111615836
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 Brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,818 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    427300631451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail73,647 miles (+3,810)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    258335025418
    • MajorExhaust system insecure at off side middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass69,837 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    123082606127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    183392649580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,160 miles (+5,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    539632463960
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,611 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    983070411997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,846 miles (+2,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    287411114292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,279 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    428827513280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass46,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,776 miles
    Test number
    627566122274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,776 miles (+5,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,776 miles
    Test number
    446886322247
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass41,579 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    627132521238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    214684220247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,799 miles (+5,392)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    651824020217
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass30,407 miles (+5,901)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    834708719227
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm & perished on side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm & perished on side wall

  27. Pass24,506 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,506 miles
    Test number
    514662838272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,446 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,446 miles
    Test number
    910816537293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail19,442 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    362605737414
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T3 BHD

Does T3 BHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 BHD expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 BHD?
The MOT on T3 BHD expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 BHD done?
T3 BHD was recorded at 89,887 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has T3 BHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BHD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 BHD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 BHD find?
T3 BHD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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