Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,379 cc
T518 JGBMOT history
T518 JGB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2025
- Mileage
- 125,721 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T518 JGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,379 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T518 JGB was last recorded at 125,721 miles on 8 May 2024, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jan 2016: 100,036 miles, lower than 959,098 miles on 30 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 123,062 miles · 18 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,659 miles
- Average per year
- 3,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,721 miles
- 2022 – 123,062 miles
- 2021 – 118,643 miles
- 2020 – 116,094 miles
- 2019 – 112,349 miles
- 2018 – 108,880 miles
- 2017 – 104,659 miles
- 2016 – 100,036 miles
- 2015 – 959,098 miles
- 2014 – 92,462 miles
- 2013 – 89,511 miles
- 2012 – 85,478 miles
- 2011 – 80,244 miles
- 2009 – 75,740 miles
- 2008 – 71,301 miles
- 2007 – 61,844 miles
- 2006 – 55,350 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,721 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,721 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 125,721 miles
- Test number
- 909240085535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 403834827919
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inside wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,062 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,062 miles
- Test number
- 132558905121
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,059 miles (+4,416)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,059 miles
- Test number
- 850283755872
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,643 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,643 miles
- Test number
- 128937631349
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,623 miles (+2,529)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,623 miles
- Test number
- 747261289112
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,094 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 863641120863
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail116,093 miles (+3,744)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,093 miles
- Test number
- 993125466353
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also bas light on (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.320 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,349 miles
- Test number
- 401441468325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,349 miles (+3,469)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,349 miles
- Test number
- 189337828593
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass108,880 miles (+4,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,880 miles
- Test number
- 645909197747
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,659 miles (+4,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 104,659 miles
- Test number
- 318102431223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Pass100,036 miles (-859,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 100,036 miles
- Test number
- 159149380202
- AdvisoryPlastic undertray
Pass959,098 miles (+866,636)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 959,098 miles
- Test number
- 585150435066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,462 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 92,462 miles
- Test number
- 926049824031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,511 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 89,511 miles
- Test number
- 298325623099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,478 miles (+5,234)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 85,478 miles
- Test number
- 288966002018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,244 miles (+4,504)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 80,244 miles
- Test number
- 806064201009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 75,740 miles
- Test number
- 482955149416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,740 miles (+4,439)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,740 miles
- Test number
- 834205449324
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass71,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 71,301 miles
- Test number
- 340239338362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,301 miles (+9,457)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,301 miles
- Test number
- 492067138323
- DangerousO/s rear tyre split.
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteLow engine oil,
Pass61,844 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 61,844 miles
- Test number
- 254522477015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,844 miles (+6,494)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,844 miles
- Test number
- 372642777081
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 55,350 miles
- Test number
- 182504546089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T518 JGB
- Does T518 JGB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T518 JGB expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T518 JGB?
- The MOT on T518 JGB expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T518 JGB done?
- T518 JGB was recorded at 125,721 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
- Has T518 JGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T518 JGB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T518 JGB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T518 JGB find?
- T518 JGB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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