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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

T50 BYDMOT history

T50 BYD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,736 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 BYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 BYD was last recorded at 159,736 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,712 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,736 miles
  • 2024 – 153,815 miles
  • 2023 – 144,672 miles
  • 2022 – 138,439 miles
  • 2021 – 130,609 miles
  • 2020 – 124,681 miles
  • 2019 – 119,295 miles
  • 2018 – 117,480 miles
  • 2017 – 115,768 miles
  • 2016 – 111,912 miles
  • 2015 – 110,437 miles
  • 2014 – 109,185 miles
  • 2013 – 103,073 miles
  • 2012 – 96,133 miles
  • 2011 – 89,755 miles
  • 2010 – 80,410 miles
  • 2009 – 70,422 miles
  • 2008 – 62,319 miles
  • 2007 – 52,486 miles
  • 2006 – 45,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,736 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,736 miles (+24)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,736 miles
    Test number
    634079683930
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail159,712 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,712 miles
    Test number
    289252467911
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass153,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,815 miles
    Test number
    559460097838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,815 miles (+9,143)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,815 miles
    Test number
    617781352341
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,672 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,672 miles
    Test number
    901539719109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,439 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,439 miles
    Test number
    596013264923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,430 miles (+7,821)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,430 miles
    Test number
    831181627308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,609 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    428275174231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,681 miles (+5,386)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    668285300666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    761546711642
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted limiting inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail119,295 miles (+1,815)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    446017694838
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted limiting inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  12. Pass117,480 miles (+1,712)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    111378635881
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass115,768 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    199540264152
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass111,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    131390642348
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail111,912 miles (+1,475)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    498751726401
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass110,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    611718124395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked.

  17. Fail110,435 miles (+1,250)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    773725216725
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked.

  18. Pass109,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    368566964441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,185 miles (+6,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    557876864260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass103,073 miles (+6,940)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    328631743263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass96,133 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,133 miles
    Test number
    996034052268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,755 miles (+9,345)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    346732671498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads becoming worn

  23. Pass80,410 miles (+9,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    371289950215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass70,422 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    772420069252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,319 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    621873768237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,486 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    232136257249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,959 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    863944556206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    813773206131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,820 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    611013606178
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFoot pedal traval
    • NoteNear side front suspention arm dust cap insecure

Questions about T50 BYD

Does T50 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 BYD is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T50 BYD?
The MOT on T50 BYD is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 BYD done?
T50 BYD was recorded at 159,736 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has T50 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 BYD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 BYD 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 T50 BYD find?
T50 BYD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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