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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass77,122 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. Pass71,679 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,679 miles
    Test number
    457156284664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass60,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    699664025210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass59,078 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    377310824258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass55,564 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    549141722210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,964 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,964 miles
    Test number
    609002421231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass49,340 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    793967090114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,525 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    431724399114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,606 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    121941198109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,378 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    131534587108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,269 miles
    Test number
    630497176162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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