Mercedes Motor Caravan

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T653 OHLMOT history

T653 OHL is a white diesel Mercedes Motor Caravan first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
209,452 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 OHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T653 OHL was last recorded at 209,452 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2014: 19,536 miles, lower than 195,248 miles on 20 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
208,538 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
914 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 209,452 miles
  • 2021 – 208,538 miles
  • 2019 – 206,443 miles
  • 2018 – 205,870 miles
  • 2017 – 200,139 miles
  • 2016 – 197,327 miles
  • 2015 – 19,670 miles
  • 2014 – 19,536 miles
  • 2013 – 195,248 miles
  • 2012 – 193,352 miles
  • 2011 – 191,918 miles
  • 2010 – 189,567 miles
  • 2009 – 185,464 miles
  • 2008 – 178,333 miles
  • 2006 – 177,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,452 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,452 miles
    Test number
    100083611884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail209,452 miles (+914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,452 miles
    Test number
    908808789218
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass208,538 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,538 miles
    Test number
    665598456448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,443 miles (+573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,443 miles
    Test number
    581417024594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass205,870 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    205,870 miles
    Test number
    946445469830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH/brake low at n/side
    • AdvisoryRadiator lower supprt corroded

  6. Fail205,870 miles (+5,731)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,870 miles
    Test number
    249436908304
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH/brake low at n/side
    • AdvisoryRadiator lower supprt corroded

  7. Pass200,139 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    200,139 miles
    Test number
    172383412568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,327 miles (+177,657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    197,327 miles
    Test number
    398771063688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,670 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    728706155160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass19,536 miles (-175,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    507503184160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass195,248 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    195,248 miles
    Test number
    639141973175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail195,240 miles (+1,888)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,240 miles
    Test number
    785669563168
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  13. Pass193,352 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    193,352 miles
    Test number
    169677072104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass191,918 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    191,918 miles
    Test number
    939596281118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass189,567 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    189,567 miles
    Test number
    101986480142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail189,561 miles (+4,097)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,561 miles
    Test number
    673499370141
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass185,464 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    185,464 miles
    Test number
    860016309074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass178,333 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    178,333 miles
    Test number
    720454918035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass177,873 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    177,873 miles
    Test number
    650763456323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail177,855 miles (+18,377)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,855 miles
    Test number
    492742156464
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass159,478 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    159,478 miles
    Test number
    381693416018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail159,477 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,477 miles
    Test number
    713582616052
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T653 OHL

Does T653 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T653 OHL expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T653 OHL?
The MOT on T653 OHL expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T653 OHL done?
T653 OHL was recorded at 209,452 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has T653 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 OHL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T653 OHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T653 OHL find?
T653 OHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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