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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T540 XATMOT history

T540 XAT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
86,955 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 XAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 XAT was last recorded at 86,955 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 10,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,809 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
10,146 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,955 miles
  • 2023 – 76,809 miles
  • 2022 – 64,144 miles
  • 2021 – 63,730 miles
  • 2020 – 60,329 miles
  • 2019 – 59,869 miles
  • 2018 – 59,352 miles
  • 2017 – 58,686 miles
  • 2016 – 57,437 miles
  • 2015 – 56,369 miles
  • 2014 – 55,598 miles
  • 2013 – 54,043 miles
  • 2012 – 53,782 miles
  • 2011 – 53,215 miles
  • 2010 – 51,617 miles
  • 2009 – 50,124 miles
  • 2008 – 49,740 miles
  • 2007 – 49,313 miles
  • 2006 – 48,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear exhaust back box baffles rattling

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    714184045293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,954 miles (+10,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    966324031471
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass76,809 miles (+12,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    509611253420
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,144 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    259459200299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box baffles rattling

  5. Fail64,127 miles (+397)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    251773476604
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box baffles rattling

  6. Pass63,730 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    951077127548
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor section at battery box has slight corrosion but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box baffles rattling

  7. Fail63,730 miles (+3,401)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    998246735793
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor section at battery box has slight corrosion but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box baffles rattling

  8. Pass60,329 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    681251251603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass59,869 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    225037065419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,859 miles (+507)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    596779686537
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,352 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    848666540663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    117194641075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail58,671 miles (+1,234)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    531516618161
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass57,437 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    879195163816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,369 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    598283765016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,598 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    996072364086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,043 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    499051653097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,782 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    607687262093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,215 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    128367861002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,617 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    830394260041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,124 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    561712069076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    781274068009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,740 miles (+427)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    352094268083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass49,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    294247367017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,313 miles (+1,105)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    580487667034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass48,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    991725666081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 XAT

Does T540 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 XAT expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 XAT?
The MOT on T540 XAT expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 XAT done?
T540 XAT was recorded at 86,955 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has T540 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 XAT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T540 XAT 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 T540 XAT find?
T540 XAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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