Mercedes

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,895 cc

T531 TEUMOT history

T531 TEU is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 37 MOT tests, with 249,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
249,264 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
37
19 passed · 18 failed
Per year
4,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 TEU was last recorded at 249,264 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,226 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,264 miles
  • 2024 – 246,759 miles
  • 2023 – 245,034 miles
  • 2022 – 241,647 miles
  • 2021 – 241,609 miles
  • 2020 – 237,887 miles
  • 2019 – 234,476 miles
  • 2018 – 230,222 miles
  • 2017 – 226,376 miles
  • 2016 – 223,385 miles
  • 2015 – 217,972 miles
  • 2014 – 211,453 miles
  • 2013 – 208,903 miles
  • 2012 – 206,989 miles
  • 2011 – 200,124 miles
  • 2010 – 196,782 miles
  • 2009 – 191,597 miles
  • 2008 – 185,087 miles
  • 2007 – 176,777 miles
  • 2006 – 164,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,264 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion around windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front excessive corrosion not within prescribed areaRecorded 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

37 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,264 miles (+38)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    249,264 miles
    Test number
    740078772093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion around windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front excessive corrosion not within prescribed area
  2. Fail249,226 miles (+2,467)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,226 miles
    Test number
    230127138784
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion around windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front excessive corrosion not within prescribed area
  3. Pass246,759 miles (+1,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    246,759 miles
    Test number
    643089797780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and step and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryCan not fully check all components underneath due to underseal sprayed on everything
  4. Pass245,034 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    245,034 miles
    Test number
    840156640460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail245,013 miles (+3,366)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,013 miles
    Test number
    537933831488
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded
  6. Pass241,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    241,647 miles
    Test number
    564701478215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door taped up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates rusty part missing
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis very rusty
  7. Fail241,647 miles (+1)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,647 miles
    Test number
    715917051482
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door taped up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates rusty part missing
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis very rusty
  8. Fail241,646 miles (+37)1 dangerous14 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,646 miles
    Test number
    731436348078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corr/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corr/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates rusty part missing
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis very rusty
  9. Fail241,609 miles (+3,722)1 dangerous11 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,609 miles
    Test number
    818610802907
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear light cluster mount/brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror assembly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure and body has corrosion
  10. Pass237,887 miles (+71)3 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    237,887 miles
    Test number
    799479268418
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Light cluster mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has corrosion
  11. Fail237,816 miles (+3,340)9 major5 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,816 miles
    Test number
    409111930334
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Box body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Light cluster mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has corrosion
  12. Pass234,476 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    234,476 miles
    Test number
    330474621378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in chassis rails and both front inner and outer sills heavily corroded, but not within a prescribed area
  13. Fail234,411 miles (+4,189)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,411 miles
    Test number
    735297895812
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed in 2 seperate places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (twigs etc under blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in chassis rails and both front inner and outer sills heavily corroded, but not within a prescribed area
  14. Pass230,222 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    230,222 miles
    Test number
    465363404096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper marker light not working
    • AdvisoryIndicator light lens missing nsf and osf
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf cab lower sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding but outside prescribed areas
  15. Fail230,186 miles (+3,810)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,186 miles
    Test number
    606835966533
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper marker light not working
    • AdvisoryIndicator light lens missing nsf and osf
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf cab lower sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding but outside prescribed areas
  16. Pass226,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    226,376 miles
    Test number
    879067881433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates rusting
    • AdvisoryLow effort handbrake
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusting outside prescibed area
  17. Fail226,376 miles (+2,991)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,376 miles
    Test number
    467834210320
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates rusting
    • AdvisoryLow effort handbrake
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusting outside prescibed area
  18. Pass223,385 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    223,385 miles
    Test number
    355252672218
    • AdvisoryNsr topmarker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded and damaged
  19. Fail223,358 miles (+5,386)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,358 miles
    Test number
    432199298982
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod joint worn (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNsr topmarker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded and damaged
  20. Pass217,972 miles (+6,519)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    217,972 miles
    Test number
    366112555109
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to body outside of prescribed areas
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Pass211,453 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    211,453 miles
    Test number
    705674934104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Fail211,376 miles (+2,473)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,376 miles
    Test number
    216159324102
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Pass208,903 miles (+10)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    208,903 miles
    Test number
    778485853164
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door corroded
    • NoteNearside front arch corroded
  24. Fail208,893 miles (+1,904)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,893 miles
    Test number
    599311043124
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door corroded
    • NoteNearside front arch corroded
  25. Pass206,989 miles (+40)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    206,989 miles
    Test number
    626696612077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvanced corrossion detected at rear of cab in prescribed area not considered to be excessive
    • NoteBoth front to rear / nearside front & offside front / offside rear & nearside rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria.
    • NoteBoth sides front flexible brake hoses & both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement
    • NoteBoth sides front indicators fading to white
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated not considered to be excessive
    • NoteWear detected at nearside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive
  26. Fail206,949 miles (+6,825)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,949 miles
    Test number
    236262312038
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvanced corrossion detected at rear of cab in prescribed area not considered to be excessive
    • NoteBoth front to rear / nearside front & offside front / offside rear & nearside rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria.
    • NoteBoth sides front flexible brake hoses & both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement
    • NoteBoth sides front indicators fading to white
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated not considered to be excessive
    • NoteWear detected at nearside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive
  27. Pass200,124 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    200,124 miles
    Test number
    826041821059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail200,110 miles (+3,328)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,110 miles
    Test number
    996733511064
    • FailureFront Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
  29. Fail196,782 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,782 miles
    Test number
    243616660440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  30. Pass196,782 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    196,782 miles
    Test number
    824546160127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass191,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    191,597 miles
    Test number
    472889669106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail191,597 miles (+6,510)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,597 miles
    Test number
    480527169114
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  33. Pass185,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    185,087 miles
    Test number
    962664068113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail185,087 miles (+8,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,087 miles
    Test number
    800633668150
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  35. Pass176,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    176,777 miles
    Test number
    104908837185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail176,777 miles (+11,964)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,777 miles
    Test number
    784087237150
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  37. Pass164,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    164,813 miles
    Test number
    553587066197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 TEU

Does T531 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 TEU expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 TEU?
The MOT on T531 TEU expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 TEU done?
T531 TEU was recorded at 249,264 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 4,452 miles a year.
Has T531 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 TEU has failed 18 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T531 TEU 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 T531 TEU find?
T531 TEU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front corrosion around windscreen; nearside front excessive corrosion not within prescribed area.

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