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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T718 BRMMOT history

T718 BRM is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2021
Mileage
98,397 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 BRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T718 BRM was last recorded at 98,397 miles on 27 Nov 2021, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2011: 60,879 miles, lower than 63,881 miles on 14 Dec 2010.

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
98,304 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,397 miles
  • 2020 – 98,304 miles
  • 2018 – 95,024 miles
  • 2017 – 89,901 miles
  • 2016 – 88,058 miles
  • 2015 – 83,777 miles
  • 2014 – 80,335 miles
  • 2013 – 75,787 miles
  • 2012 – 71,955 miles
  • 2011 – 60,879 miles
  • 2010 – 63,881 miles
  • 2009 – 59,347 miles
  • 2008 – 55,689 miles
  • 2007 – 52,461 miles
  • 2006 – 49,273 miles
  • 2005 – 44,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,397 miles
  • DangerousProp shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop shaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,397 miles (+93)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    967607242012
    • DangerousProp shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop shaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,304 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    613462075967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    781417278902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail95,024 miles (+5,123)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    794092773404
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,901 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    217242844930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail89,874 miles (+1,816)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    104672940157
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under arch holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass88,058 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,058 miles
    Test number
    672715273130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass83,777 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,777 miles
    Test number
    391963046429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,335 miles (+4,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    759322044383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass75,787 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    428808243380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,955 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    297253652339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,879 miles (-3,002)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    599475451342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,881 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    783328940323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,347 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    702757609346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,689 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    800159288252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,461 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    941309277231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,273 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    551185986220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    172785765275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 BRM

Does T718 BRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T718 BRM expired on 13 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T718 BRM?
The MOT on T718 BRM expired on 13 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T718 BRM done?
T718 BRM was recorded at 98,397 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2021, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has T718 BRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 BRM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T718 BRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T718 BRM find?
T718 BRM failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop shaft centre bearing; rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; horn not working, and 6 more.

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