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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T895 VAVMOT history

T895 VAV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,723 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T895 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T895 VAV was last recorded at 107,723 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,367 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,723 miles
  • 2024 – 105,367 miles
  • 2023 – 102,293 miles
  • 2022 – 98,481 miles
  • 2021 – 94,599 miles
  • 2020 – 91,248 miles
  • 2019 – 88,586 miles
  • 2018 – 84,608 miles
  • 2017 – 81,292 miles
  • 2016 – 77,667 miles
  • 2015 – 73,367 miles
  • 2014 – 68,971 miles
  • 2013 – 65,870 miles
  • 2012 – 62,734 miles
  • 2011 – 58,163 miles
  • 2010 – 54,367 miles
  • 2009 – 50,803 miles
  • 2008 – 43,138 miles
  • 2006 – 37,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,723 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,723 miles (+2,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,723 miles
    Test number
    685419412613
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,367 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    220164158634
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass102,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    552145833477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,293 miles (+3,812)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    183094685754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,481 miles (+3,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    389792721277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass94,599 miles (+3,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,599 miles
    Test number
    737571261407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass91,248 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    543223191206
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bold on inside edge.

  8. Pass88,586 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    688959454714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass84,608 miles (+3,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    747949606897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,292 miles (+3,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    701361952457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass77,667 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    764354503126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass73,367 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    390467819456
    • AdvisoryAll tyres at 3 mm.

  13. Pass68,971 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    425686244360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,870 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    277770343325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass62,734 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,734 miles
    Test number
    149895652393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high at 24%

  16. Fail62,734 miles (+4,571)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,734 miles
    Test number
    949565452324
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high at 24%

  17. Pass58,163 miles (+3,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    488216151433
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass54,367 miles (+3,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    531631250323
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,803 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    354561959360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,145 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    280282909026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,138 miles (+5,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    121052008096
    • NoteNear side front tyre tread pattern getting low
    • NoteNear side rear tyre tread pattern getting low

  22. Pass37,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    552883546396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T895 VAV

Does T895 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T895 VAV is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T895 VAV?
The MOT on T895 VAV is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T895 VAV done?
T895 VAV was recorded at 107,723 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has T895 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T895 VAV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T895 VAV 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 T895 VAV find?
T895 VAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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