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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T780 BGNMOT history

T780 BGN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
95,809 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T780 BGN was last recorded at 95,809 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 2,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,076 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,733 miles
Average per year
4,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,809 miles
  • 2022 – 93,076 miles
  • 2021 – 90,911 miles
  • 2020 – 86,921 miles
  • 2019 – 82,900 miles
  • 2018 – 75,655 miles
  • 2017 – 68,177 miles
  • 2016 – 62,244 miles
  • 2015 – 55,441 miles
  • 2014 – 48,465 miles
  • 2013 – 41,713 miles
  • 2012 – 35,741 miles
  • 2011 – 31,939 miles
  • 2010 – 28,958 miles
  • 2009 – 26,214 miles
  • 2008 – 24,505 miles
  • 2007 – 20,692 miles
  • 2006 – 17,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,809 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,809 miles (+2,733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    661277390144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,076 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    919261707972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,911 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    550911808005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,921 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,921 miles
    Test number
    706354656125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    210584493413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail82,900 miles (+7,245)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    657230403361
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    673306644157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail75,655 miles (+7,478)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    321648663968
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,177 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    967100906723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of both front section front to rear brake pipes

  10. Fail68,171 miles (+5,927)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    515582434135
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of both front section front to rear brake pipes

  11. Pass62,244 miles (+6,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    754358472926
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre hanger insecure

  12. Pass55,441 miles (+6,976)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    977299855191
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs inner faces

  13. Pass48,465 miles (+6,752)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    809183464164
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipes
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop

  14. Pass41,713 miles (+5,972)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,713 miles
    Test number
    237511073184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop
    • NoteSmall hole in n/s/f part of sill

  15. Pass35,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    636556062171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail35,741 miles (+3,802)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    966766562160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail31,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    355370611229
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass31,939 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    989030511211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    384597700489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,958 miles (+2,744)3 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    174171780130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Fail26,214 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    210212059453
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass26,214 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    232122159182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,505 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,505 miles
    Test number
    922746958169
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail24,503 miles (+3,811)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,503 miles
    Test number
    242934458102
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in the offside front tyre, which is slightly leaking air
    • NoteSlight play in both the front wheel's

  25. Pass20,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    671950437174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,692 miles (+3,311)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    853060937111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass17,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,381 miles
    Test number
    944807856177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,381 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,381 miles
    Test number
    141273656166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Questions about T780 BGN

Does T780 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T780 BGN expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T780 BGN?
The MOT on T780 BGN expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T780 BGN done?
T780 BGN was recorded at 95,809 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 4,489 miles a year.
Has T780 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 BGN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T780 BGN 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 T780 BGN find?
T780 BGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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