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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T460 VVXMOT history

T460 VVX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2021
Mileage
215,498 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T460 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T460 VVX was last recorded at 215,498 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,574 miles · 21 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 215,498 miles
  • 2020 – 214,574 miles
  • 2019 – 212,360 miles
  • 2018 – 211,694 miles
  • 2017 – 210,627 miles
  • 2016 – 209,256 miles
  • 2015 – 207,811 miles
  • 2014 – 206,453 miles
  • 2013 – 206,008 miles
  • 2012 – 201,717 miles
  • 2011 – 195,638 miles
  • 2010 – 173,291 miles
  • 2009 – 157,441 miles
  • 2008 – 140,866 miles
  • 2007 – 123,829 miles
  • 2006 – 105,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,498 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,498 miles (+924)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,498 miles
    Test number
    621144355887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass214,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    214,574 miles
    Test number
    180433094611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail214,574 miles (+2,214)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,574 miles
    Test number
    460065291571
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass212,360 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,360 miles
    Test number
    583696937000
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail212,350 miles (+656)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,350 miles
    Test number
    135477866535
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass211,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    211,694 miles
    Test number
    282927239879
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail211,694 miles (+1,067)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,694 miles
    Test number
    932309015035
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass210,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    210,627 miles
    Test number
    562242597873
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear rear (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise various areas of corrison to body and small hole in n/s sill area at rear of sill

  9. Fail210,627 miles (+1,371)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,627 miles
    Test number
    714149635172
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rear rear (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear rear (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise various areas of corrison to body and small hole in n/s sill area at rear of sill

  10. Pass209,256 miles (+1,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    209,256 miles
    Test number
    471610079054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass207,811 miles (+1,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    207,811 miles
    Test number
    991496201946
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass206,453 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    206,453 miles
    Test number
    116728224388
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f inner track rod

  13. Fail206,453 miles (+445)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,453 miles
    Test number
    448115224340
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f inner track rod

  14. Pass206,008 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    206,008 miles
    Test number
    975010363266
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner track rod

  15. Fail206,008 miles (+4,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,008 miles
    Test number
    458762543288
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass201,717 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    201,717 miles
    Test number
    747088992109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass195,638 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    195,638 miles
    Test number
    326362821227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteGearshift selector bush missing! METAL TO METAL CONTACT

  18. Fail195,636 miles (+22,345)10 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,636 miles
    Test number
    827490121299
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteGearshift selector bush missing! METAL TO METAL CONTACT

  19. Pass173,291 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    173,291 miles
    Test number
    202015870483
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail173,290 miles (+15,849)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,290 miles
    Test number
    463413270150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass157,441 miles (+16,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    157,441 miles
    Test number
    340209909493
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass140,866 miles (+17,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    140,866 miles
    Test number
    463555688163
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Fail123,829 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    184633657443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass123,829 miles (+18,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    752513857050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,510 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,510 miles
    Test number
    404618736070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,505 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    660527936022
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T460 VVX

Does T460 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T460 VVX expired on 20 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T460 VVX?
The MOT on T460 VVX expired on 20 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T460 VVX done?
T460 VVX was recorded at 215,498 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has T460 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T460 VVX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T460 VVX 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 T460 VVX find?
T460 VVX failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.

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