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Green and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T71 VEVMOT history

T71 VEV is a green and black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
158,011 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 VEV was last recorded at 158,011 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,843 miles · 23 May 2020
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,011 miles
  • 2020 – 157,843 miles
  • 2013 – 157,633 miles
  • 2012 – 156,519 miles
  • 2011 – 152,038 miles
  • 2010 – 143,899 miles
  • 2009 – 136,397 miles
  • 2008 – 130,554 miles
  • 2007 – 121,990 miles
  • 2006 – 112,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,011 miles
    Test number
    477820719359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail158,011 miles (+168)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,011 miles
    Test number
    790553399893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,843 miles
    Test number
    918229398951
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail157,843 miles (+210)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,843 miles
    Test number
    357895580114
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass157,633 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    157,633 miles
    Test number
    798345863054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,519 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    156,519 miles
    Test number
    275170892032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  7. Pass152,038 miles (+8,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    207515771089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass143,899 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    143,899 miles
    Test number
    442996170051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,397 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    124229079459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    192551498071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,554 miles (+8,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    501971298039
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  12. Pass121,990 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    142137697013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    820847896035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 VEV

Does T71 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 VEV expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 VEV?
The MOT on T71 VEV expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 VEV done?
T71 VEV was recorded at 158,011 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has T71 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 VEV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 VEV 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 T71 VEV find?
T71 VEV passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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