Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc
T4 RBAMOT history
T4 RBA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 118,989 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 RBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 RBA was last recorded at 118,989 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Apr 2021: 114,976 miles, lower than 114,977 miles on 2 Apr 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,154 miles · 28 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 835 miles
- Average per year
- 3,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,989 miles
- 2024 – 118,154 miles
- 2023 – 116,518 miles
- 2022 – 115,609 miles
- 2021 – 114,976 miles
- 2019 – 112,570 miles
- 2018 – 109,911 miles
- 2017 – 105,187 miles
- 2016 – 99,426 miles
- 2015 – 94,368 miles
- 2014 – 88,659 miles
- 2013 – 87,426 miles
- 2012 – 84,996 miles
- 2011 – 82,780 miles
- 2010 – 79,520 miles
- 2009 – 76,075 miles
- 2008 – 73,170 miles
- 2007 – 66,672 miles
- 2006 – 60,058 miles
- 2005 – 55,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,989 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 118,989 miles
- Test number
- 799389744406
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,989 miles (+835)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,989 miles
- Test number
- 466112936077
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,154 miles (+1,636)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 118,154 miles
- Test number
- 826237287324
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated spare wheel (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass116,518 miles (+178)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,518 miles
- Test number
- 686416717552
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and BALD on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view
Fail116,340 miles (+731)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,340 miles
- Test number
- 280182543092
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view
Pass115,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,609 miles
- Test number
- 413975061970
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights not working
Fail115,609 miles (+633)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,609 miles
- Test number
- 364980157333
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe adrift (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights not working
Pass114,976 miles (-1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,976 miles
- Test number
- 580789701128
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail114,977 miles (+2,407)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,977 miles
- Test number
- 544010812397
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,570 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,570 miles
- Test number
- 811212466474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 109,911 miles
- Test number
- 707831095202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,911 miles (+4,724)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,911 miles
- Test number
- 247560454104
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass105,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,187 miles
- Test number
- 245418734970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,187 miles (+5,761)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,187 miles
- Test number
- 384785648906
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,426 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 150803694435
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail99,426 miles (+5,058)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 771636109493
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass94,368 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 94,368 miles
- Test number
- 306310565122
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass88,659 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 88,659 miles
- Test number
- 247652464183
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass87,426 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 87,426 miles
- Test number
- 625140873125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass84,996 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 84,996 miles
- Test number
- 357827832180
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass82,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,780 miles
- Test number
- 736910841151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,780 miles (+3,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,780 miles
- Test number
- 848240441139
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,520 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 79,520 miles
- Test number
- 813503830160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear registration plate slight signs of deterioration
Fail79,520 miles (+3,445)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,520 miles
- Test number
- 893383730170
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear registration plate slight signs of deterioration
Pass76,075 miles (+2,905)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,075 miles
- Test number
- 611362149160
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Pass73,170 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 73,170 miles
- Test number
- 651469828126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,672 miles (+6,614)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 66,672 miles
- Test number
- 414579027100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,058 miles (+5,017)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 60,058 miles
- Test number
- 250658836199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2006
- Odometer
- 55,041 miles
- Test number
- 641019335196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 RBA
- Does T4 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T4 RBA expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T4 RBA?
- The MOT on T4 RBA expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T4 RBA done?
- T4 RBA was recorded at 118,989 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
- Has T4 RBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 RBA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T4 RBA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 RBA find?
- T4 RBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking nearside and offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside; nearside front lower fog lamp not working, and 1 more.
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