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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T730 RNSMOT history

T730 RNS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
153,302 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 RNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 RNS was last recorded at 153,302 miles on 6 May 2025, 6,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,099 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,203 miles
Average per year
2,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,302 miles
  • 2024 – 147,099 miles
  • 2022 – 146,044 miles
  • 2021 – 145,095 miles
  • 2020 – 144,337 miles
  • 2019 – 141,160 miles
  • 2018 – 139,106 miles
  • 2017 – 137,774 miles
  • 2016 – 132,856 miles
  • 2015 – 130,421 miles
  • 2013 – 129,071 miles
  • 2012 – 127,464 miles
  • 2011 – 125,982 miles
  • 2010 – 124,693 miles
  • 2009 – 121,916 miles
  • 2008 – 119,148 miles
  • 2007 – 116,769 miles
  • 2006 – 114,327 miles
  • 2005 – 107,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,302 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,302 miles (+6,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    245525734951
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass147,099 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,099 miles
    Test number
    534058424032
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail147,094 miles (+1,050)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,094 miles
    Test number
    305183082495
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass146,044 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,044 miles
    Test number
    427882282049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail146,043 miles (+948)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    815047808137
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass145,095 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    771724956875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass144,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,337 miles
    Test number
    336041705191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail144,337 miles (+3,177)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,337 miles
    Test number
    331051014341
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass141,160 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    426324930573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,126 miles (+2,020)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,126 miles
    Test number
    438715002846
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass139,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    331669367039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,106 miles (+1,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    249364876335
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass137,774 miles (+4,918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    750400702324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass132,856 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    743097842992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  15. Fail132,853 miles (+2,432)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    551797546920
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  16. Pass130,421 miles (+1,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    147947715490
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on outer wall

  17. Pass129,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    645244443329
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail129,071 miles (+1,607)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    468084143428
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass127,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    445358932391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,464 miles (+1,482)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    496188232319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass125,982 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    267846331305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail125,975 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    166924431361
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass124,693 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,693 miles
    Test number
    862425490217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass121,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    954988689251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,916 miles (+2,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    500258289258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass119,148 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    481871998287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass116,769 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    541971397260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,327 miles (+6,411)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    554959186260
    • NoteNumberplates starting to fad
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  29. Pass107,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    107,916 miles
    Test number
    342332795228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail107,916 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,916 miles
    Test number
    133411795222
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

Questions about T730 RNS

Does T730 RNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 RNS expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 RNS?
The MOT on T730 RNS expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 RNS done?
T730 RNS was recorded at 153,302 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
Has T730 RNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 RNS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T730 RNS 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 T730 RNS find?
T730 RNS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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