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Mercedes-Benz V

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T891 VEBMOT history

T891 VEB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
153,940 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2021
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T891 VEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T891 VEB was last recorded at 153,940 miles on 25 Jun 2021, 3,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,073 miles · 1 May 2019
Between the last two tests
3,867 miles
Average per year
5,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,940 miles
  • 2019 – 150,073 miles
  • 2018 – 148,489 miles
  • 2017 – 147,727 miles
  • 2016 – 146,044 miles
  • 2015 – 131,441 miles
  • 2014 – 121,652 miles
  • 2012 – 108,310 miles
  • 2011 – 101,561 miles
  • 2010 – 97,617 miles
  • 2009 – 87,632 miles
  • 2008 – 76,771 miles
  • 2007 – 70,817 miles
  • 2006 – 66,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    925476115406
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149625187210
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    252265227685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    258359768865
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862571409554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,073 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,073 miles
    Test number
    598685181175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Fail150,072 miles (+1,583)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,072 miles
    Test number
    171576212729
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Pass148,489 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    853092095630
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also twisted (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly low adjuster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside wishbone bush has slight split
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember has corrosion underbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has slight corrosion front and rear all four

  9. Fail148,489 miles (+762)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    332350015974
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also twisted (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly low adjuster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside wishbone bush has slight split
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember has corrosion underbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has slight corrosion front and rear all four

  10. Pass147,727 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,727 miles
    Test number
    751908733234
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly low adjuster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has slight corrosion front and rear all four

  11. Fail147,727 miles (+1,683)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,727 miles
    Test number
    882565961831
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly low adjuster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches has slight corrosion front and rear all four

  12. Pass146,044 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,044 miles
    Test number
    267866583775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded full length at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack arm ball joints have slight play

  13. Fail146,040 miles (+14,599)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    831051507752
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded full length at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack arm ball joints have slight play

  14. Pass131,441 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,441 miles
    Test number
    207574325074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail131,428 miles (+9,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    386821225038
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass121,652 miles (+13,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    539985424045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass108,310 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    268734232311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,561 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    319192291234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,537 miles (+3,920)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    637078281242
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass97,617 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,617 miles
    Test number
    480126380284
    • 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)

  21. Fail97,410 miles (+9,778)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    441452080204
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,632 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    652879099263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail87,523 miles (+10,752)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,523 miles
    Test number
    312755999295
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass76,771 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,771 miles
    Test number
    231316898238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,817 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    642229677225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    322857676417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,216 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    444856076244
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T891 VEB

Does T891 VEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T891 VEB expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T891 VEB?
The MOT on T891 VEB expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T891 VEB done?
T891 VEB was recorded at 153,940 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2021, an average of 5,957 miles a year.
Has T891 VEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T891 VEB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T891 VEB 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 T891 VEB find?
T891 VEB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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