Mercedes-Benz 312
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T48 LKHMOT history
T48 LKH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 169,988 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 LKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T48 LKH was last recorded at 169,988 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,444 miles · 8 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,544 miles
- Average per year
- 2,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,988 miles
- 2025 – 168,444 miles
- 2024 – 167,472 miles
- 2023 – 166,377 miles
- 2022 – 166,351 miles
- 2021 – 164,851 miles
- 2020 – 163,659 miles
- 2019 – 160,557 miles
- 2018 – 159,674 miles
- 2015 – 159,635 miles
- 2014 – 159,534 miles
- 2013 – 158,914 miles
- 2011 – 157,258 miles
- 2010 – 155,686 miles
- 2009 – 152,866 miles
- 2008 – 145,174 miles
- 2007 – 142,101 miles
- 2006 – 123,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,988 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
- AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen outwith the drivers view
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,988 miles (+1,544)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 169,988 miles
- Test number
- 818485896476
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
- AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen outwith the drivers view
Pass168,444 miles (+972)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,444 miles
- Test number
- 868647456886
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front steering rack drumsticks have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Pass167,472 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,472 miles
- Test number
- 168993294995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side coated in underseal
Fail167,472 miles (+1,095)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,472 miles
- Test number
- 364937494319
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side coated in underseal
Pass166,377 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 166,377 miles
- Test number
- 243331249782
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFully undersealed
Fail166,362 miles (+11)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,362 miles
- Test number
- 113689465595
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFully undersealed
Fail166,351 miles (+1,500)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,351 miles
- Test number
- 941071106076
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.
Pass164,851 miles (+1,192)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,851 miles
- Test number
- 501896444676
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass163,659 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 163,659 miles
- Test number
- 185474567346
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail163,653 miles (+3,096)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,653 miles
- Test number
- 834752801941
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass160,557 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,557 miles
- Test number
- 476625134316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,674 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 159,674 miles
- Test number
- 759080368312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,635 miles (+101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 159,635 miles
- Test number
- 700485630881
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPlay inner rack joints
Pass159,534 miles (+620)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 159,534 miles
- Test number
- 527376864224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres perished on limit
Pass158,914 miles (+9)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 158,914 miles
- Test number
- 529547863218
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEDC lamp illuminated
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area
- NoteRear wheel arches inner and outer slightly corroded
- NoteUnable to check condition of front to rear brake pipes due to underside of vehicle being undersealed
Fail158,905 miles (+1,647)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,905 miles
- Test number
- 118094363289
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEDC lamp illuminated
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area
- NoteRear wheel arches inner and outer slightly corroded
- NoteUnable to check condition of front to rear brake pipes due to underside of vehicle being undersealed
Pass157,258 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 157,258 miles
- Test number
- 118334631392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,686 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 155,686 miles
- Test number
- 372846130350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,613 miles (+2,747)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,613 miles
- Test number
- 942037920303
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass152,866 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 152,866 miles
- Test number
- 450540029429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,815 miles (+7,641)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,815 miles
- Test number
- 621297519318
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass145,174 miles (+3,073)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 145,174 miles
- Test number
- 371041148317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass142,101 miles (+9,072)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 142,101 miles
- Test number
- 192703637381
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in near side steering rack
Pass133,029 miles (+9,861)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 133,029 miles
- Test number
- 432281337160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,168 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,168 miles
- Test number
- 481221536198
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass123,168 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 123,168 miles
- Test number
- 574081336137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,145 miles2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,145 miles
- Test number
- 672920716109
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T48 LKH
- Does T48 LKH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 LKH is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T48 LKH?
- The MOT on T48 LKH is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T48 LKH done?
- T48 LKH was recorded at 169,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 2,363 miles a year.
- Has T48 LKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 LKH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T48 LKH 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 LKH find?
- T48 LKH passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; heavily undersealed, and 1 more.
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