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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T455 EKVMOT history

T455 EKV is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 370,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
370,113 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 EKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T455 EKV was last recorded at 370,113 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 8,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
362,015 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,098 miles
Average per year
13,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 370,113 miles
  • 2023 – 362,015 miles
  • 2022 – 358,689 miles
  • 2021 – 351,921 miles
  • 2019 – 343,713 miles
  • 2018 – 321,638 miles
  • 2017 – 305,982 miles
  • 2016 – 293,385 miles
  • 2015 – 277,337 miles
  • 2014 – 261,032 miles
  • 2013 – 246,322 miles
  • 2012 – 233,745 miles
  • 2011 – 222,431 miles
  • 2010 – 215,807 miles
  • 2009 – 188,256 miles
  • 2008 – 162,944 miles
  • 2007 – 136,741 miles
  • 2006 – 119,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail370,113 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside front inner sill panels
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside rear inner lower wings

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front & nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail370,113 miles (+8,098)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    370,113 miles
    Test number
    165168300396
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside front inner sill panels
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside rear inner lower wings

  2. Pass362,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    362,015 miles
    Test number
    455264359252
    • AdvisoryLow effort to o/s park
    • AdvisoryN/s door sill corroded outside perscribed area
    • AdvisorySpring mounts and chassis rusting not considerd excessive

  3. Fail362,015 miles (+3,326)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,015 miles
    Test number
    371275968019
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort to o/s park
    • AdvisoryN/s door sill corroded outside perscribed area
    • AdvisorySpring mounts and chassis rusting not considerd excessive

  4. Pass358,689 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    358,689 miles
    Test number
    716529264639
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall & tyre has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front & nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front & offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail358,681 miles (+6,760)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,681 miles
    Test number
    800060003865
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner/outer, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front & nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside front & nearside front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside front & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass351,921 miles (+8,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    351,921 miles
    Test number
    315793319319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass343,713 miles (+177)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    343,713 miles
    Test number
    424883151095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail343,536 miles (+21,898)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    343,536 miles
    Test number
    720386576497
    • MajorEmissions not tested No oil on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill under step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass321,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    321,638 miles
    Test number
    166584300562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail321,638 miles (+15,656)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,638 miles
    Test number
    770472003943
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass305,982 miles (+12,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    305,982 miles
    Test number
    847957388557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass293,385 miles (+16,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    293,385 miles
    Test number
    561006498719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass277,337 miles (+16,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    277,337 miles
    Test number
    710670699984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass261,032 miles (+14,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    261,032 miles
    Test number
    266913564266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass246,322 miles (+12,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    246,322 miles
    Test number
    656314663295
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on approx 3mm

  16. Pass233,745 miles (+11,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    233,745 miles
    Test number
    805003172240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass222,431 miles (+6,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    222,431 miles
    Test number
    505214371266
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass215,807 miles (+27,551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    215,807 miles
    Test number
    141940370227
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner steering rack joints

  19. Pass188,256 miles (+25,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    188,256 miles
    Test number
    593021969293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass162,944 miles (+26,203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    162,944 miles
    Test number
    371849768432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,741 miles (+17,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    136,741 miles
    Test number
    711658957249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass119,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    662028356260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T455 EKV

Does T455 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 EKV expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 EKV?
The MOT on T455 EKV expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 EKV done?
T455 EKV was recorded at 370,113 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 13,833 miles a year.
Has T455 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 EKV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T455 EKV 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 T455 EKV find?
T455 EKV failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 6 more.

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