
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass158,576 km (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,576 km
- Test number
- 155575490405
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass146,458 km (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 146,458 km
- Test number
- 770002617930
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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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