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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T860 THJMOT history

T860 THJ is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
182,918 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T860 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T860 THJ was last recorded at 182,918 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,916 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,918 miles
  • 2021 – 159,107 miles
  • 2020 – 141,440 miles
  • 2019 – 119,759 miles
  • 2018 – 96,078 miles
  • 2017 – 74,520 miles
  • 2016 – 71,929 miles
  • 2015 – 68,839 miles
  • 2014 – 65,291 miles
  • 2013 – 61,231 miles
  • 2012 – 57,458 miles
  • 2011 – 54,145 miles
  • 2010 – 50,540 miles
  • 2009 – 46,105 miles
  • 2008 – 41,650 miles
  • 2007 – 37,690 miles
  • 2006 – 33,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,918 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,918 miles
    Test number
    936495529811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,916 miles (+23,809)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,916 miles
    Test number
    670240197800
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,107 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,107 miles
    Test number
    236646466416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail159,104 miles (+17,664)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,104 miles
    Test number
    880896136539
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,440 miles (+21,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,440 miles
    Test number
    172430204656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,759 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,759 miles
    Test number
    932652427037
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms beginning to corrode (Internal)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,756 miles (+23,678)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,756 miles
    Test number
    208582884881
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms beginning to corrode (Internal)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,078 miles (+21,558)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    657831463919
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,520 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    656149956944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    337187684119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail71,929 miles (+3,090)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    156570451895
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass68,839 miles (+3,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    898914335103
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass65,291 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    435103244138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,231 miles (+3,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    885563043145
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass57,458 miles (+3,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    149105442170
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,145 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    939034341118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,540 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,540 miles
    Test number
    131493330144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,105 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    500659939141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,650 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    554940948170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    523805737149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,689 miles (+3,958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    550665337167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass33,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    271313546161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T860 THJ

Does T860 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T860 THJ expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T860 THJ?
The MOT on T860 THJ expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T860 THJ done?
T860 THJ was recorded at 182,918 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 9,181 miles a year.
Has T860 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T860 THJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T860 THJ 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 T860 THJ find?
T860 THJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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