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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

T500 FOSMOT history

T500 FOS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,332 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 FOS was last recorded at 98,332 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,396 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,332 miles
  • 2025 – 97,396 miles
  • 2024 – 96,820 miles
  • 2023 – 93,339 miles
  • 2022 – 88,433 miles
  • 2021 – 77,611 miles
  • 2020 – 69,761 miles
  • 2019 – 64,223 miles
  • 2018 – 52,426 miles
  • 2017 – 43,962 miles
  • 2016 – 34,500 miles
  • 2015 – 26,877 miles
  • 2014 – 20,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,332 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,332 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    773862971626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,396 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    600492151145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,820 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    890464187063
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    994783407148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,338 miles (+4,905)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    479405852846
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,433 miles (+10,822)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    183612983856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,611 miles (+7,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    918842052665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    707468388887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,761 miles (+5,538)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    372109873525
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end has slight play

  10. Pass64,223 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    645665229285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,426 miles (+8,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    488325094379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam dim on headlight tester but still passed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% No plate lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass43,962 miles (+9,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    170130382542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner track rod

  13. Pass34,500 miles (+7,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    825755489069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre

  14. Pass26,877 miles (+6,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    606685925142
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test

  15. Pass20,512 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    726113894043
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T500 FOS

Does T500 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FOS is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 FOS?
The MOT on T500 FOS is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 FOS done?
T500 FOS was recorded at 98,332 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has T500 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 FOS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 FOS 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 T500 FOS find?
T500 FOS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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