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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T46 XAEMOT history

T46 XAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 485,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
485,374 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 XAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 XAE was last recorded at 485,374 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 9,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
476,112 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,262 miles
Average per year
16,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 485,374 miles
  • 2023 – 476,112 miles
  • 2022 – 469,284 miles
  • 2021 – 461,480 miles
  • 2020 – 456,083 miles
  • 2019 – 446,753 miles
  • 2018 – 439,502 miles
  • 2017 – 430,064 miles
  • 2016 – 416,265 miles
  • 2015 – 403,491 miles
  • 2014 – 390,689 miles
  • 2013 – 386,149 miles
  • 2012 – 363,384 miles
  • 2011 – 342,346 miles
  • 2010 – 320,134 miles
  • 2009 – 296,144 miles
  • 2008 – 268,907 miles
  • 2007 – 239,288 miles
  • 2006 – 208,191 miles
  • 2005 – 180,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass485,374 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront chassis slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slight corrosion

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear chassis slight corrosion

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Outer sills slight corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear cross member slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass485,374 miles (+9,262)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    485,374 miles
    Test number
    475480603652
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slight corrosion

  2. Pass476,112 miles (+6,828)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    476,112 miles
    Test number
    928989617245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySill to floors slight corrosion

  3. Pass469,284 miles (+72)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    469,284 miles
    Test number
    357159981695
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill to floors corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  4. Fail469,212 miles (+7,732)2 dangerous3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    469,212 miles
    Test number
    990205095225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and sill to floors corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  5. Pass461,480 miles (+5,397)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    461,480 miles
    Test number
    586775406477
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside sill to floor slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOuter sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion

  6. Pass456,083 miles (+34)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    456,083 miles
    Test number
    295883332827
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion

  7. Fail456,049 miles (+9,296)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    456,049 miles
    Test number
    730658044252
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion

  8. Pass446,753 miles (+7,251)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    446,753 miles
    Test number
    210813138353
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass439,502 miles (+9,438)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    439,502 miles
    Test number
    522827514192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySill to floors slight corrosion

  10. Pass430,064 miles (+13,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    430,064 miles
    Test number
    269494838214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass416,265 miles (+12,774)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    416,265 miles
    Test number
    392507646239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear cross member slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside spring mounts slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass403,491 miles (+12,802)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    403,491 miles
    Test number
    938382235115
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass390,689 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    390,689 miles
    Test number
    107653834100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass386,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    386,149 miles
    Test number
    176601823109
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail386,149 miles (+22,765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    386,149 miles
    Test number
    985751923148
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass363,384 miles (+21,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    363,384 miles
    Test number
    896333922142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass342,346 miles (+22,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    342,346 miles
    Test number
    368799621153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass320,134 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    320,134 miles
    Test number
    641630430168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail320,134 miles (+23,990)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,134 miles
    Test number
    113680030163
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass296,144 miles (+27,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    296,144 miles
    Test number
    760535529116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass268,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    268,907 miles
    Test number
    222569828402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail268,907 miles (+29,619)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,907 miles
    Test number
    491258328105
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass239,288 miles (+31,097)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    239,288 miles
    Test number
    931531127163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteWindscreen cracked

  24. Pass208,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    208,191 miles
    Test number
    443218116101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail208,191 miles (+27,831)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,191 miles
    Test number
    841968716103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass180,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    180,360 miles
    Test number
    111118095292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 XAE

Does T46 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 XAE expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 XAE?
The MOT on T46 XAE expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 XAE done?
T46 XAE was recorded at 485,374 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 16,106 miles a year.
Has T46 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 XAE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T46 XAE 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 T46 XAE find?
T46 XAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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