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Mercedes-Benz 312D

Beige · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T438 VAJMOT history

T438 VAJ is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz 312D first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 160,892 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,892 km
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,702 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
312D
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 VAJ was last recorded at 160,892 km on 3 Nov 2025, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,891 km · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
4,702 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,892 km
  • 2024 – 158,576 km
  • 2023 – 152,263 km
  • 2022 – 146,458 km
  • 2021 – 141,406 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,892 km
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,892 km (+1)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,892 km
    Test number
    815176219419
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail160,891 km (+2,315)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,891 km
    Test number
    219157271131
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury studs protruding from side of van at snow ramps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass158,576 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,576 km
    Test number
    155575490405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,555 km (+6,292)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,555 km
    Test number
    674082376050
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off too right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up too right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass152,263 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,263 km
    Test number
    229337711100
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Fail152,263 km (+5,805)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,263 km
    Test number
    371448013807
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass146,458 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,458 km
    Test number
    770002617930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,455 km (+5,049)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,455 km
    Test number
    459787632025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low, kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass141,406 km (+68)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,406 km
    Test number
    162430406646
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adaptors fitted
  10. Fail141,338 km9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,338 km
    Test number
    906471897252
    • MajorCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working and wrong way round red to front / white to rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working both not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixings not compatible all locking wheel nuts (5.2.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T438 VAJ

Does T438 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 VAJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T438 VAJ?
The MOT on T438 VAJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 VAJ done?
T438 VAJ was recorded at 160,892 km at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,702 km a year.
Has T438 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 VAJ has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T438 VAJ 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 T438 VAJ find?
T438 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 8 more.

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