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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T896 YVOMOT history

T896 YVO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
142,489 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 YVO was last recorded at 142,489 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 4,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,022 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,467 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,489 miles
  • 2023 – 138,022 miles
  • 2022 – 133,232 miles
  • 2021 – 128,280 miles
  • 2020 – 124,112 miles
  • 2019 – 120,024 miles
  • 2018 – 115,854 miles
  • 2017 – 115,772 miles
  • 2016 – 115,082 miles
  • 2015 – 109,803 miles
  • 2014 – 101,571 miles
  • 2012 – 93,161 miles
  • 2011 – 83,543 miles
  • 2010 – 78,508 miles
  • 2009 – 65,360 miles
  • 2008 – 62,217 miles
  • 2007 – 59,611 miles
  • 2006 – 55,975 miles
  • 2005 – 52,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front outer sill corroded through and damaged by jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,489 miles (+4,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,489 miles
    Test number
    592202010612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,022 miles (+4,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    814507336186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,232 miles (+4,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    429101024597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    800736605593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front offside jacking point

  5. Fail128,280 miles (+4,168)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    586894146519
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front offside jacking point

  6. Pass124,112 miles (+4,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,112 miles
    Test number
    219552991320
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass120,024 miles (+4,170)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    193312271786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing slight corrosion

  8. Pass115,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,854 miles
    Test number
    933880111136
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes, slightly thinned by corrosion.

  9. Fail115,854 miles (+82)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,854 miles
    Test number
    277178827580
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes, slightly thinned by corrosion.

  10. Pass115,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    357948371540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,772 miles (+690)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    188918297830
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCharging light on, indicating a fault

  12. Pass115,082 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    458987431528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded through and damaged by jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail115,082 miles (+5,279)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    549489894053
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine and under tray covered in fuel (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded through and damaged by jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass109,803 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    395067475044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    116333784077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,571 miles (+8,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    125343584081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass93,161 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    517971612366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,543 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    927636461204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,508 miles (+13,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    794615760227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,360 miles (+3,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    780563339257
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted

  21. Pass62,217 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    600285158241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,611 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    801480667242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,975 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    641708246279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    972627155231
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T896 YVO

Does T896 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 YVO expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 YVO?
The MOT on T896 YVO expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 YVO done?
T896 YVO was recorded at 142,489 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has T896 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 YVO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T896 YVO 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 T896 YVO find?
T896 YVO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 1 more.

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