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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T40 TLBMOT history

T40 TLB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,521 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 TLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 TLB was last recorded at 88,521 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,553 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,521 miles
  • 2024 – 86,553 miles
  • 2023 – 84,711 miles
  • 2022 – 82,487 miles
  • 2021 – 80,155 miles
  • 2020 – 78,336 miles
  • 2019 – 76,541 miles
  • 2018 – 72,457 miles
  • 2017 – 67,022 miles
  • 2016 – 56,750 miles
  • 2015 – 38,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,521 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted but signs oil (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,521 miles (+1,968)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    163985662006
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted but signs oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    791224053443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror slight dull
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in wax oil
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail86,553 miles (+1,842)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    905430511419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror slight dull
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in wax oil
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass84,711 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    336202206763
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and splitting

  5. Pass82,487 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    850309569340
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres perished

  6. Pass80,155 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    477410023136
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe starting to corrode

  7. Pass78,336 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    147039173355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,541 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    821486327025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,457 miles (+5,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    794335809596
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn on edges

  10. Pass67,022 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    560382291543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,750 miles (+18,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    849832596789
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  12. Pass38,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    359443425434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 TLB

Does T40 TLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 TLB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 TLB?
The MOT on T40 TLB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 TLB done?
T40 TLB was recorded at 88,521 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has T40 TLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 TLB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 TLB 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 T40 TLB find?
T40 TLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators, and 1 more.

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