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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T501 FANMOT history

T501 FAN is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
96,386 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 FAN was last recorded at 96,386 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 3,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,261 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,125 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,386 miles
  • 2022 – 93,261 miles
  • 2021 – 86,000 miles
  • 2020 – 84,192 miles
  • 2019 – 79,972 miles
  • 2018 – 76,892 miles
  • 2017 – 73,469 miles
  • 2016 – 69,539 miles
  • 2015 – 66,023 miles
  • 2014 – 60,944 miles
  • 2013 – 58,295 miles
  • 2012 – 55,656 miles
  • 2011 – 52,743 miles
  • 2010 – 48,392 miles
  • 2009 – 42,882 miles
  • 2008 – 39,661 miles
  • 2007 – 35,574 miles
  • 2006 – 32,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    265289206286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,386 miles (+3,125)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    187780797406
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,261 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    771940553977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroding on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail93,261 miles (+7,261)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    237424050049
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroding on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass86,000 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    945056961890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,192 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    328331953386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,174 miles (+4,202)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    720178159815
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working and off side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working roof marker insecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure and o/s mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure side hinge (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,972 miles (+3,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    505648644965
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,892 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    633671707503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,785 miles (+3,316)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    951143632341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,469 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    978969214557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,539 miles (+3,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    993275038172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on wear limit (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass66,023 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    835191765052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail65,955 miles (+5,011)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    555684155073
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,944 miles (+2,649)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,944 miles
    Test number
    635962154092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED
    • NoteFRONT TYRES PERISHED

  16. Pass58,295 miles (+2,639)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    659819243029
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front belt stalk damaged

  17. Pass55,656 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    287992752074
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Fail55,630 miles (+2,887)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    117276242093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass52,743 miles (+4,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    516037041058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCrack in nearside mirror

  20. Pass48,392 miles (+5,510)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    573323650093
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  21. Pass42,882 miles (+3,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    591710959028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED -ADVISE REPLACE SOON

  22. Pass39,661 miles (+4,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    510380158090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,574 miles (+3,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    212465147093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,568 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    294038256081
    • NoteLarge plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places unable to inspect fully

Questions about T501 FAN

Does T501 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 FAN expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 FAN?
The MOT on T501 FAN expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 FAN done?
T501 FAN was recorded at 96,386 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has T501 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 FAN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T501 FAN 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 T501 FAN find?
T501 FAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces.

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