Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc
T48 DVVMOT history
T48 DVV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,299 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 99,299 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 DVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T48 DVV was last recorded at 99,299 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,280 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 1,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,299 miles
- 2024 – 99,082 miles
- 2023 – 98,262 miles
- 2022 – 96,981 miles
- 2021 – 96,070 miles
- 2020 – 95,575 miles
- 2019 – 94,351 miles
- 2018 – 92,755 miles
- 2017 – 90,620 miles
- 2011 – 89,500 miles
- 2010 – 86,580 miles
- 2009 – 84,411 miles
- 2008 – 81,224 miles
- 2007 – 74,598 miles
- 2006 – 66,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,299 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,299 miles (+19)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 99,299 miles
- Test number
- 918029571929
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,280 miles (+198)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,280 miles
- Test number
- 761343263595
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,082 miles (+820)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 99,082 miles
- Test number
- 541758601887
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass98,262 miles (+1,281)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 98,262 miles
- Test number
- 784244387977
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,981 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 96,981 miles
- Test number
- 516817704612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 96,070 miles
- Test number
- 923179864771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,070 miles (+495)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,070 miles
- Test number
- 572092636477
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,575 miles (+1,224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,575 miles
- Test number
- 963841663408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass94,351 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,351 miles
- Test number
- 639934527587
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake pedal travel. (1.2.1 (c))
Pass92,755 miles (+2,135)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,755 miles
- Test number
- 532149214106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroded
Pass90,620 miles (+1,120)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,620 miles
- Test number
- 943559852729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,500 miles (+2,920)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,500 miles
- Test number
- 798362841266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f foglight inop
Pass86,580 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 86,580 miles
- Test number
- 801959540221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,411 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 84,411 miles
- Test number
- 993526949208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail84,411 miles (+3,187)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,411 miles
- Test number
- 663134549258
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass81,224 miles (+6,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 81,224 miles
- Test number
- 394040868417
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 74,598 miles
- Test number
- 891554757232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,598 miles (+7,786)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,598 miles
- Test number
- 990284857291
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass66,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 66,812 miles
- Test number
- 571183066209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T48 DVV
- Does T48 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 DVV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T48 DVV?
- The MOT on T48 DVV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T48 DVV done?
- T48 DVV was recorded at 99,299 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,691 miles a year.
- Has T48 DVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 DVV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T48 DVV 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 T48 DVV find?
- T48 DVV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 4 more.
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