
Mercedes-Benz E
Green and Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc
T520 CNOMOT history
T520 CNO is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 May 2025
- Mileage
- 77,122 mi
- At MOT on 4 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T520 CNO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T520 CNO was last recorded at 77,122 miles on 4 May 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,095 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 2,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 77,122 miles
- 2021 – 71,679 miles
- 2019 – 71,067 miles
- 2018 – 67,587 miles
- 2017 – 64,610 miles
- 2016 – 62,728 miles
- 2015 – 60,810 miles
- 2014 – 59,078 miles
- 2013 – 57,148 miles
- 2012 – 55,564 miles
- 2011 – 52,964 miles
- 2010 – 49,340 miles
- 2009 – 45,525 miles
- 2008 – 41,606 miles
- 2007 – 38,378 miles
- 2006 – 34,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of the car is covered in underseal and all the suspension components covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,122 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 77,122 miles
- Test number
- 233314261577
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of the car is covered in underseal and all the suspension components covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail77,095 miles (+5,416)4 dangerous9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,095 miles
- Test number
- 527714261946
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at wishbone front (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at wishbone front (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components heavily corroded
Pass71,679 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,679 miles
- Test number
- 457156284664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,677 miles (+610)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,677 miles
- Test number
- 108617079988
- MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryGearbox sump has slight leak
- AdvisoryRear driveshaft oil seals slight leak
Pass71,067 miles (+34)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,067 miles
- Test number
- 231255757456
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,033 miles (+3,446)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,033 miles
- Test number
- 394029558106
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,587 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,587 miles
- Test number
- 953092135254
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Fail67,587 miles (+2,977)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,587 miles
- Test number
- 407156595910
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Pass64,610 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,610 miles
- Test number
- 482794459631
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged at rear diff
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak at gear box
Fail64,610 miles (+1,882)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,610 miles
- Test number
- 809283542902
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged at rear diff
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak at gear box
Pass62,728 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,728 miles
- Test number
- 457218533271
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve cracking
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Fail62,728 miles (+1,918)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,728 miles
- Test number
- 412755716237
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve cracking
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Pass60,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 60,810 miles
- Test number
- 699664025210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,509 miles (+1,431)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,509 miles
- Test number
- 318944025471
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass59,078 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 59,078 miles
- Test number
- 377310824258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,148 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,148 miles
- Test number
- 135722013253
- NoteO/s/f tyres inner edge in poor condition
Fail57,148 miles (+1,584)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,148 miles
- Test number
- 329222513290
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Pass55,564 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 55,564 miles
- Test number
- 549141722210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,964 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 52,964 miles
- Test number
- 609002421231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,895 miles (+3,555)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,895 miles
- Test number
- 767300011216
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,340 miles (+3,815)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,340 miles
- Test number
- 793967090114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,525 miles (+3,919)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,525 miles
- Test number
- 431724399114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,606 miles (+3,228)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 41,606 miles
- Test number
- 121941198109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,378 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,378 miles
- Test number
- 131534587108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,269 miles
- Test number
- 630497176162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,269 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,269 miles
- Test number
- 523923276162
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T520 CNO
- Does T520 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T520 CNO expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T520 CNO?
- The MOT on T520 CNO expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T520 CNO done?
- T520 CNO was recorded at 77,122 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 2,398 miles a year.
- Has T520 CNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T520 CNO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T520 CNO 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 T520 CNO find?
- T520 CNO passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill; offside outer suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, and 1 more.
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