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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T476 VBLMOT history

T476 VBL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
69,143 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T476 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T476 VBL was last recorded at 69,143 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,139 miles · 4 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,143 miles
  • 2021 – 69,139 miles
  • 2018 – 69,132 miles
  • 2017 – 69,081 miles
  • 2015 – 68,847 miles
  • 2014 – 65,881 miles
  • 2013 – 61,662 miles
  • 2012 – 57,935 miles
  • 2011 – 54,261 miles
  • 2010 – 49,925 miles
  • 2009 – 44,959 miles
  • 2008 – 39,157 miles
  • 2007 – 34,916 miles
  • 2006 – 30,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,143 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,143 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    504751873600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass69,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    161249573114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very old .cracked and perished

  3. Fail69,139 miles (+7)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    574886486998
    • MajorRear Brake cable has restricted free movement holding on parking brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very old cracked and perished

  4. Pass69,132 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    970732808565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    360817292222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,081 miles (+234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    603427377313
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  7. Pass68,847 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    165201405260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,881 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    966624514153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,662 miles (+3,727)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    209795713436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass57,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    939408512117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail57,935 miles (+3,674)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    269647212483
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass54,261 miles (+4,336)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    176017211183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass49,925 miles (+4,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    240142210185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass44,959 miles (+5,802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,959 miles
    Test number
    523142419128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass39,157 miles (+4,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,157 miles
    Test number
    433488908179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,916 miles (+4,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    214744217194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass30,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    312677416184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T476 VBL

Does T476 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T476 VBL expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T476 VBL?
The MOT on T476 VBL expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T476 VBL done?
T476 VBL was recorded at 69,143 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 2,338 miles a year.
Has T476 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T476 VBL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T476 VBL 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 T476 VBL find?
T476 VBL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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