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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T490 XAAMOT history

T490 XAA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 190,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
190,080 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 XAA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 XAA was last recorded at 190,080 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 2,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,676 miles · 19 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,404 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,080 miles
  • 2022 – 187,676 miles
  • 2021 – 181,767 miles
  • 2020 – 177,764 miles
  • 2019 – 175,845 miles
  • 2018 – 170,526 miles
  • 2017 – 164,757 miles
  • 2016 – 157,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,080 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arch will need attention before next mot just outside prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to wing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion to body work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,080 miles (+2,404)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,080 miles
    Test number
    145266361899
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arch will need attention before next mot just outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,676 miles (+23)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,676 miles
    Test number
    998004325134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight corrosion inner wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body work

  3. Fail187,653 miles (+5,886)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,653 miles
    Test number
    216302521222
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight corrosion inner wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body work

  4. Pass181,767 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,767 miles
    Test number
    773347878099
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/front/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail181,767 miles (+4,003)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,767 miles
    Test number
    548721873474
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/front/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass177,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,764 miles
    Test number
    311843512259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail177,764 miles (+1,919)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,764 miles
    Test number
    819454508581
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass175,845 miles (+5,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,845 miles
    Test number
    611468163358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,526 miles (+5,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,526 miles
    Test number
    411262942913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass164,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,757 miles
    Test number
    467421727570
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion all areas

  11. Fail164,757 miles (+7,192)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,757 miles
    Test number
    623644795114
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion all areas

  12. Pass157,565 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,565 miles
    Test number
    944172388420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySmall cack in centre to nearside of windscreen, does not impair driver`s view of the road

  13. Fail157,552 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    695126737426
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySmall cack in centre to nearside of windscreen, does not impair driver`s view of the road

Questions about T490 XAA

Does T490 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 XAA expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 XAA?
The MOT on T490 XAA expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 XAA done?
T490 XAA was recorded at 190,080 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has T490 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 XAA has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T490 XAA 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 T490 XAA find?
T490 XAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner corrosion to wheel arch will need attention before next mot just outside prescribed area; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, and 5 more.

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