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Mercedes-Benz 320

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T838 WAEMOT history

T838 WAE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,593 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 WAE was last recorded at 152,593 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,584 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,593 miles
  • 2022 – 146,542 miles
  • 2021 – 140,151 miles
  • 2019 – 133,787 miles
  • 2018 – 126,649 miles
  • 2017 – 122,606 miles
  • 2016 – 119,391 miles
  • 2015 – 103,097 miles
  • 2014 – 97,440 miles
  • 2013 – 92,132 miles
  • 2012 – 89,164 miles
  • 2011 – 84,196 miles
  • 2010 – 76,797 miles
  • 2009 – 71,276 miles
  • 2008 – 67,120 miles
  • 2007 – 61,997 miles
  • 2006 – 55,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bulb fail message showing fault no sign of bulb fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,593 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,593 miles
    Test number
    764586739447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail152,584 miles (+6,042)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,584 miles
    Test number
    837886429128
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded on bend above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan near brake and fuel pipes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension arm (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan up right (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,542 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    788928282390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,151 miles (+6,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,151 miles
    Test number
    728529792267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,787 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    945544586107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb fail message showing fault no sign of bulb fault

  6. Fail133,785 miles (+7,136)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,785 miles
    Test number
    131373886785
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb fail message showing fault no sign of bulb fault

  7. Pass126,649 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,649 miles
    Test number
    675649075629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

  8. Fail126,646 miles (+4,040)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    475485578818
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

  9. Pass122,606 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    968599881830
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass119,391 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,391 miles
    Test number
    155110507184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,381 miles (+16,284)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,381 miles
    Test number
    818776510050
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,097 miles (+5,657)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    136354255161
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass97,440 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,440 miles
    Test number
    858448844177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,432 miles (+5,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    326541544109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,132 miles (+2,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    657223133145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,164 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    289466232169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,196 miles (+7,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    869456231158
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slight play top and bottem

  18. Pass76,797 miles (+5,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    291024330112
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limits,rear brake application uneven

  19. Pass71,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    374235759133
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail71,276 miles (+4,156)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    942455159187
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass67,120 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    592486508128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,997 miles (+6,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    530581907172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass55,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    471517616129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,843 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    680876316180
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T838 WAE

Does T838 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 WAE expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 WAE?
The MOT on T838 WAE expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 WAE done?
T838 WAE was recorded at 152,593 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
Has T838 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 WAE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 WAE 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 T838 WAE find?
T838 WAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in clip.

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