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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T801 PDFMOT history

T801 PDF is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2022
Mileage
156,637 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 PDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T801 PDF was last recorded at 156,637 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 2,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,951 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,686 miles
Average per year
5,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,637 miles
  • 2021 – 153,951 miles
  • 2020 – 152,097 miles
  • 2019 – 148,911 miles
  • 2018 – 146,061 miles
  • 2016 – 143,911 miles
  • 2015 – 140,111 miles
  • 2014 – 134,765 miles
  • 2013 – 130,353 miles
  • 2012 – 125,061 miles
  • 2011 – 118,671 miles
  • 2010 – 110,143 miles
  • 2009 – 101,590 miles
  • 2008 – 91,975 miles
  • 2007 – 82,707 miles
  • 2006 – 76,334 miles
  • 2005 – 70,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,637 miles
  • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side of rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,637 miles (+2,686)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,637 miles
    Test number
    300235960363
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side of rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass153,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,951 miles
    Test number
    591595125714
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail153,951 miles (+1,854)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,951 miles
    Test number
    926652619976
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass152,097 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,097 miles
    Test number
    221799996093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,076 miles (+3,165)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,076 miles
    Test number
    508135024118
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,911 miles (+2,850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,911 miles
    Test number
    429103217522
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,061 miles (+2,150)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,061 miles
    Test number
    416600360031
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass143,911 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,911 miles
    Test number
    259381895527
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

  9. Pass140,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    377774444810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill is excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed are
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail140,111 miles (+5,346)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    405396881031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill is excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed are
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass134,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    195074514307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,765 miles (+4,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    465514814378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass130,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    796265603350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,353 miles (+5,292)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    765331103388
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass125,061 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    496634902344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,671 miles (+8,528)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    556397901322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBleed off pipe damp.may need renewing

  17. Pass110,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    133358200366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail110,143 miles (+8,553)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    470538800382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass101,590 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    264827589281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,975 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    244783608336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,707 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    440143607483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,334 miles (+6,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    641813806355
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass70,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    390832975431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T801 PDF

Does T801 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T801 PDF expired on 17 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T801 PDF?
The MOT on T801 PDF expired on 17 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T801 PDF done?
T801 PDF was recorded at 156,637 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 5,271 miles a year.
Has T801 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 PDF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T801 PDF 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 T801 PDF find?
T801 PDF failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides of rear spring mount; exhaust system insecure; front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill, and 9 more.

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