Mercedes Estate

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,400 cc

T797 YTTMOT history

T797 YTT is a blue petrol Mercedes Estate first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
144,060 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 YTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Estate
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T797 YTT was last recorded at 144,060 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 3,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,714 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,346 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,060 miles
  • 2022 – 140,714 miles
  • 2021 – 136,948 miles
  • 2020 – 134,654 miles
  • 2019 – 134,219 miles
  • 2014 – 127,631 miles
  • 2013 – 122,947 miles
  • 2012 – 117,853 miles
  • 2011 – 112,868 miles
  • 2010 – 107,105 miles
  • 2009 – 98,297 miles
  • 2008 – 86,416 miles
  • 2007 – 83,815 miles
  • 2006 – 72,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,060 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake pipe starting to fray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front brake pipe starting to fray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front steering rack has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front side repeaters loose but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail144,060 miles (+3,346)3 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    351792361290
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass140,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,714 miles
    Test number
    814456779487
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floorpan corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill corroded

  3. Fail140,714 miles (+3,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,714 miles
    Test number
    924617508772
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floorpan corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill corroded

  4. Pass136,948 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,948 miles
    Test number
    826355693238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion around offside front jacking point

  5. Fail136,924 miles (+2,270)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    223499883761
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  6. Pass134,654 miles (+435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,654 miles
    Test number
    836313661427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,219 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,219 miles
    Test number
    710190699972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe starting to fray
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe starting to fray
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryBoth front side repeaters loose but secure
    • AdvisoryGeneral engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  8. Fail134,219 miles (+6,588)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,219 miles
    Test number
    698484668047
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe starting to fray
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe starting to fray
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryBoth front side repeaters loose but secure
    • AdvisoryGeneral engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass127,631 miles (+4,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,631 miles
    Test number
    395788894072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass122,947 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,947 miles
    Test number
    987714593092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass117,853 miles (+4,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,853 miles
    Test number
    185256442171
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass112,868 miles (+4)1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    848387611127
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteGeneral corrosion rear suspension components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to legal limit/worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic trim covering outer sills
    • NoteSidewall damage n/s/f tyre
    • NoteWing repeaters pale - just acceptable

  13. Fail112,864 miles (+5,759)3 failures1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,864 miles
    Test number
    946196111196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteGeneral corrosion rear suspension components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to legal limit/worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic trim covering outer sills
    • NoteSidewall damage n/s/f tyre
    • NoteWing repeaters pale - just acceptable

  14. Pass107,105 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    153829480053
    • NoteBrake pipes covered
    • NoteFront brake discs liped
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracking
    • NoteFront suspension springs rusty
    • NoteGaiters on track rod ends split
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F Lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail107,105 miles (+8,808)3 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    141238060038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered
    • NoteFront brake discs liped
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracking
    • NoteFront springs rusty
    • NoteGaiters on track rod ends split
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F Lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass98,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    484423129034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,297 miles (+11,881)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    811483129078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass86,416 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    842012828047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass83,815 miles (+11,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    343896277227
    • NoteFront/rear tyres close to legal limit

  20. Pass72,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    903095576233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T797 YTT

Does T797 YTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T797 YTT expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T797 YTT?
The MOT on T797 YTT expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T797 YTT done?
T797 YTT was recorded at 144,060 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has T797 YTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 YTT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T797 YTT 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 T797 YTT find?
T797 YTT failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 3 major defects and 17 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch; offside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, and 17 more.

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