Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
T85 TPAMOT history
T85 TPA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 128,188 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T85 TPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T85 TPA was last recorded at 128,188 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 1,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 126,390 miles · 19 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,798 miles
- Average per year
- 4,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 128,188 miles
- 2020 – 126,390 miles
- 2019 – 124,493 miles
- 2018 – 122,285 miles
- 2017 – 120,237 miles
- 2016 – 116,894 miles
- 2015 – 114,500 miles
- 2014 – 97,174 miles
- 2013 – 76,604 miles
- 2012 – 70,406 miles
- 2011 – 66,118 miles
- 2010 – 61,271 miles
- 2007 – 59,690 miles
- 2006 – 56,736 miles
- 2005 – 54,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,188 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,188 miles (+1,798)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,188 miles
- Test number
- 415078925951
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass126,390 miles (+1,897)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 126,390 miles
- Test number
- 716796029957
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,493 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,493 miles
- Test number
- 185647404540
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,484 miles (+2,199)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,484 miles
- Test number
- 728312817423
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass122,285 miles (+2,048)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 122,285 miles
- Test number
- 816336837324
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,237 miles (+3,343)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 120,237 miles
- Test number
- 743072442511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,894 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 116,894 miles
- Test number
- 182323255603
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail116,894 miles (+2,394)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,894 miles
- Test number
- 490452076658
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass114,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 114,500 miles
- Test number
- 145728430299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,499 miles (+17,325)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,499 miles
- Test number
- 121247231500
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,174 miles (+20,570)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,174 miles
- Test number
- 866208814319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,604 miles (+6,198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,604 miles
- Test number
- 969139613391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,406 miles (+4,288)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,406 miles
- Test number
- 777556192261
- NoteN/S FRONT PADS AND DISKS WEARING
Pass66,118 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,118 miles
- Test number
- 198886081294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,112 miles (+4,841)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,112 miles
- Test number
- 629755981237
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/sr [centre row] seat belt stalk missing
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass61,271 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 61,271 miles
- Test number
- 621391070287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s outer centre seat belt stalk cover broken
Fail61,271 miles (+1,581)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,271 miles
- Test number
- 970541070281
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s outer centre seat belt stalk cover broken
Pass59,690 miles (+2,954)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 59,690 miles
- Test number
- 430802467215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,736 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 56,736 miles
- Test number
- 734539966293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 54,150 miles
- Test number
- 903410775235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T85 TPA
- Does T85 TPA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T85 TPA expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T85 TPA?
- The MOT on T85 TPA expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T85 TPA done?
- T85 TPA was recorded at 128,188 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
- Has T85 TPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T85 TPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on T85 TPA 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 T85 TPA find?
- T85 TPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.
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