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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T897 DLTMOT history

T897 DLT is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
151,684 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 DLT was last recorded at 151,684 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,448 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,684 miles
  • 2024 – 151,448 miles
  • 2023 – 150,478 miles
  • 2022 – 147,339 miles
  • 2021 – 144,068 miles
  • 2020 – 142,273 miles
  • 2019 – 138,194 miles
  • 2018 – 135,970 miles
  • 2017 – 133,269 miles
  • 2016 – 128,568 miles
  • 2015 – 121,396 miles
  • 2014 – 115,760 miles
  • 2013 – 109,230 miles
  • 2012 – 105,793 miles
  • 2011 – 99,405 miles
  • 2010 – 95,175 miles
  • 2009 – 92,139 miles
  • 2008 – 87,641 miles
  • 2007 – 83,684 miles
  • 2006 – 78,452 miles
  • 2005 – 71,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,684 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,684 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,684 miles
    Test number
    734691739472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass151,448 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    492348314770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,478 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,478 miles
    Test number
    222033477509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,430 miles (+3,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,430 miles
    Test number
    491915610077
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    795684784617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,339 miles (+71)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    741675516260
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,268 miles (+3,200)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    302944241058
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,068 miles
    Test number
    802678722262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHoles in nearside rear and offside rear boot floor

  9. Fail144,068 miles (+1,795)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,068 miles
    Test number
    282393275717
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHoles in nearside rear and offside rear boot floor

  10. Pass142,273 miles (+4,079)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,273 miles
    Test number
    924461702801
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryHole in nearside and offside rear boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass138,194 miles (+2,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    173531993812
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Holes in rear outer boot floor section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass135,970 miles (+2,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    957590029954
    • AdvisoryHole in nearside rear boot floor
    • AdvisoryHole in offside rear boot floor

  13. Pass133,269 miles (+4,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,269 miles
    Test number
    470046032219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear boot floor large hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor large hole

  14. Pass128,568 miles (+7,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    226580643828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass121,396 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,396 miles
    Test number
    128565595174
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass115,760 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,760 miles
    Test number
    278912684153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,230 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,230 miles
    Test number
    419274283181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,793 miles (+6,388)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    277205382477
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCar rusty under side front spring cups and sub frame front

  19. Pass99,405 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    618314971116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass95,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    971943970162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail95,175 miles (+3,036)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    791923270130
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass92,139 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    342696579128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass87,641 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    433374248107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    721842377128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,684 miles (+5,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    724952377147
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass78,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    763798236139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,452 miles (+6,736)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    660428336121
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail71,716 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    101086745185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass71,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    961066945174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 DLT

Does T897 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 DLT expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 DLT?
The MOT on T897 DLT expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 DLT done?
T897 DLT was recorded at 151,684 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has T897 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 DLT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T897 DLT 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 T897 DLT find?
T897 DLT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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