
Mercedes-Benz 308 D
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
T651 DNHMOT history
T651 DNH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 304,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 304,744 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T651 DNH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 308 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T651 DNH was last recorded at 304,744 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jul 2006: 237,949 miles, lower than 904,551 miles on 24 Jul 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 304,114 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 304,744 miles
- 2024 – 304,114 miles
- 2023 – 302,601 miles
- 2022 – 301,560 miles
- 2021 – 299,094 miles
- 2020 – 298,069 miles
- 2019 – 297,765 miles
- 2018 – 297,198 miles
- 2017 – 295,958 miles
- 2016 – 295,178 miles
- 2015 – 294,813 miles
- 2014 – 294,072 miles
- 2008 – 293,520 miles
- 2007 – 279,326 miles
- 2006 – 237,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear door step mounting heavily corroded
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass304,744 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 304,744 miles
- Test number
- 415040968988
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear door step mounting heavily corroded
Fail304,744 miles (+630)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 304,744 miles
- Test number
- 315013302099
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear door step mounting heavily corroded
Pass304,114 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 304,114 miles
- Test number
- 893416310933
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has age related corrosion and holes to underside
Fail304,114 miles (+152)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 304,114 miles
- Test number
- 682623476053
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has age related corrosion and holes to underside
Fail303,962 miles (+1,361)10 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,962 miles
- Test number
- 275327291343
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive not mot excessive but bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel
- AdvisoryVehicle has major age related corrosion/holes to underside
Pass302,601 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 302,601 miles
- Test number
- 443481963567
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has age related corrosion and holes to the underside and body
Fail302,585 miles (+1,025)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,585 miles
- Test number
- 684297068011
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged tyre rubbing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has age related corrosion/repairs and holes to underside and body
Pass301,560 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 301,560 miles
- Test number
- 655016379200
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail301,529 miles (+2,435)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,529 miles
- Test number
- 876978928802
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged part of parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass299,094 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 299,094 miles
- Test number
- 361432661677
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear step fixing mount corroded/holed, step still secure
Fail299,094 miles (+1,025)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,094 miles
- Test number
- 530723514529
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear step fixing mount corroded/holed, step still secure
Pass298,069 miles (+304)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 298,069 miles
- Test number
- 831496783269
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass297,765 miles (+567)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 297,765 miles
- Test number
- 762946454221
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded/holed,step secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded/holed
Pass297,198 miles (+491)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 297,198 miles
- Test number
- 982198555275
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded/holed
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside under step area corroded/holed but step secure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s door bottom's insecure (corroded)
Fail296,707 miles (+749)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,707 miles
- Test number
- 847165309643
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass295,958 miles (+780)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 295,958 miles
- Test number
- 423616050175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside outer and under sill area holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside outer and under sill area holed and corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass295,178 miles (+365)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 295,178 miles
- Test number
- 727493577159
- AdvisoryBATTERY LOOSE
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s side paneling rusted and holed
Pass294,813 miles (+741)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 294,813 miles
- Test number
- 187712668512
- AdvisoryNearside inner rack joint has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside outer paneling rusted
- AdvisoryOffside outer paneling rusted
Pass294,072 miles (+14)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 294,072 miles
- Test number
- 515343454226
- NoteO/s and n/s outerand under panelling badly rusted and holed but no sharp egdes at time of time !
- NoteSlight bind on n/s/r brake
Fail294,058 miles (+538)19 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 294,058 miles
- Test number
- 777373694047
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass293,520 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 293,520 miles
- Test number
- 754769128283
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail293,501 miles (+14,175)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,501 miles
- Test number
- 863021928205
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass279,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 279,326 miles
- Test number
- 371080597129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail279,326 miles (+41,377)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,326 miles
- Test number
- 960720797122
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass237,949 miles (-666,602)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 237,949 miles
- Test number
- 300962116220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail904,551 miles9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 904,551 miles
- Test number
- 832635406269
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about T651 DNH
- Does T651 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T651 DNH is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T651 DNH?
- The MOT on T651 DNH is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T651 DNH done?
- T651 DNH was recorded at 304,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has T651 DNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T651 DNH has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T651 DNH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T651 DNH find?
- T651 DNH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 7 more.
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