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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass200,124 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 200,124 miles
- Test number
- 826041821059
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass196,782 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 196,782 miles
- Test number
- 824546160127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 191,597 miles
- Test number
- 472889669106
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass185,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 185,087 miles
- Test number
- 962664068113
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass176,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 176,777 miles
- Test number
- 104908837185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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