Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T538 WDLMOT history

T538 WDL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
88,812 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,130 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T538 WDL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T538 WDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 WDL was last recorded at 88,812 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,576 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
3,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 88,812 miles
  • 2020 – 88,576 miles
  • 2019 – 87,635 miles
  • 2018 – 86,189 miles
  • 2017 – 84,054 miles
  • 2016 – 82,055 miles
  • 2015 – 79,794 miles
  • 2014 – 74,568 miles
  • 2013 – 68,052 miles
  • 2012 – 62,779 miles
  • 2011 – 57,286 miles
  • 2010 – 53,797 miles
  • 2009 – 46,387 miles
  • 2008 – 45,954 miles
  • 2007 – 45,510 miles
  • 2006 – 40,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,812 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,812 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    176622132679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,576 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    996903353445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,573 miles (+938)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    643467772679
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    407150159921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,635 miles (+1,446)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    309128607512
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass86,189 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    227776899627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Fail86,184 miles (+2,130)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,184 miles
    Test number
    531164827528
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass84,054 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    856716387687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass82,055 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    479469345212
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass79,794 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    116009315169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteKnock from steering rack

  11. Fail79,794 miles (+5,226)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    596698715167
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteKnock from steering rack

  12. Pass74,568 miles (+6,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    815828324131
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on outer sills

  13. Pass68,052 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    347671253145
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail68,052 miles (+5,273)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    656839943128
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass62,779 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    847155142197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded

  16. Fail62,757 miles (+5,471)4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    888273242198
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust corroded & tail pipe missing
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded

  17. Pass57,286 miles (+1)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,286 miles
    Test number
    237507941163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake imbalance
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded

  18. Fail57,285 miles (+3,488)2 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    515056341189
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake imbalance
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded

  19. Pass53,797 miles (+7,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    293442560148
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass46,387 miles (+433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    651740579127
    • NoteRubber covering on nearside/side seat belt by 2n/d door

  21. Pass45,954 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    911277658101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    311503077108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,510 miles (+4,725)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    491633077118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass40,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    434845966140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 WDL

Does T538 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 WDL expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 WDL?
The MOT on T538 WDL expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 WDL done?
T538 WDL was recorded at 88,812 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 3,130 miles a year.
Has T538 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 WDL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T538 WDL 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 T538 WDL find?
T538 WDL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T538 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.