Mercedes 814
White · Diesel · 1999 · 4,250 cc
T789 DWLMOT history
T789 DWL is a white diesel Mercedes 814 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,572 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 62,572 km
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T789 DWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- 814
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 4,250 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T789 DWL was last recorded at 62,572 km on 14 Jan 2026, 52 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Sept 2011: 464 km, lower than 155,927 km on 14 Sept 2010.
- 10 Sept 2014: 13,370 km, lower than 98,255 km on 24 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,520 km · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 52 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,572 km
- 2024 – 61,876 km
- 2021 – 46,467 km
- 2020 – 43,624 km
- 2018 – 37,247 km
- 2017 – 32,532 km
- 2016 – 20,637 km
- 2015 – 17,296 km
- 2014 – 13,370 km
- 2013 – 98,255 km
- 2011 – 464 km
- 2010 – 155,927 km
- 2009 – 152,708 km
- 2008 – 136,103 km
- 2007 – 133,699 km
- 2006 – 115,110 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,572 km
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAll rear tyres 2011Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryMinor chip in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear in all spring eye bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear calliper pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,572 km (+52)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 62,572 km
- Test number
- 326275146293
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed area
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear tyres 2011
- AdvisoryMinor chip in screen
Fail62,520 km (+644)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,520 km
- Test number
- 316529444927
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing and tyre not checked (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed area
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear tyres 2011
- AdvisoryMinor chip in screen
Pass61,876 km
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 61,876 km
- Test number
- 116596345585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,133 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,133 miles
- Test number
- 854288908572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,541 miles (+9,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 55,541 miles
- Test number
- 912586770667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 46,506 miles
- Test number
- 259380324529
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear in all spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear calliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail46,467 km6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,467 km
- Test number
- 729311053904
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside upper and lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside upper and lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear in all spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear calliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,624 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,624 miles
- Test number
- 682064368344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail43,624 km (+6,377)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,624 km
- Test number
- 456562166164
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,247 km (+4,715)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 37,247 km
- Test number
- 837566866306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,532 km (+11,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 32,532 km
- Test number
- 478901543050
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,637 km (+3,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 20,637 km
- Test number
- 616075772249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front step area corroded inner sill
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass17,296 km
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,296 km
- Test number
- 826026793427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,296 km (+3,926)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,296 km
- Test number
- 886048981846
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass13,370 km (-84,885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 13,370 km
- Test number
- 416933254241
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,255 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,255 km
- Test number
- 388467663229
- NoteFront top anti roll bar rubbers showing signs of deteriation.
- NoteOff side rear light lens cracked and small hole.
Fail9,759 miles (+4,615)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,759 miles
- Test number
- 259343363226
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteFront top anti roll bar rubbers showing signs of deteriation.
- NoteOff side rear light lens cracked and small hole.
Pass5,144 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 5,144 miles
- Test number
- 389229742459
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront exhust flexi slightly leaking
- NoteOffside front wheel binding
- NoteRear of exhaust system corroded
- NoteUnderside of vehicle starting to corrode
Pass464 km (-155,463)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 464 km
- Test number
- 658976051234
- NoteAdvise exhaust front flexi requires early replacement
- NoteAdvise slight bind on offside front wheel
Pass155,927 km (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 155,927 km
- Test number
- 311767450442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,708 km (+16,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 152,708 km
- Test number
- 231977639267
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,103 km (+2,404)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 136,103 km
- Test number
- 620590268288
- NoteEvidence of slight corrosion to offside front rigid brake pipe.
Pass133,699 km (+18,589)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 133,699 km
- Test number
- 640284557249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,110 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 115,110 km
- Test number
- 401145166253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T789 DWL
- Does T789 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 DWL is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T789 DWL?
- The MOT on T789 DWL is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T789 DWL done?
- T789 DWL was recorded at 62,572 km at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has T789 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T789 DWL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T789 DWL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T789 DWL find?
- T789 DWL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses; nearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed area; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box, and 2 more.
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