Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
T8 XEBMOT history
T8 XEB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 208,747 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 XEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 XEB was last recorded at 208,747 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 14,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 193,880 miles · 20 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 14,867 miles
- Average per year
- 10,339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 208,747 miles
- 2021 – 193,880 miles
- 2020 – 186,148 miles
- 2019 – 174,768 miles
- 2018 – 168,391 miles
- 2017 – 162,280 miles
- 2016 – 155,590 miles
- 2015 – 146,366 miles
- 2014 – 139,283 miles
- 2013 – 132,575 miles
- 2012 – 123,165 miles
- 2011 – 110,930 miles
- 2010 – 101,944 miles
- 2009 – 92,149 miles
- 2008 – 65,726 miles
- 2007 – 45,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Central Front Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,747 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 208,747 miles
- Test number
- 468464723404
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail208,747 miles (+14,867)2 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,747 miles
- Test number
- 861604144367
- Repaired at testRear Bumper insecure bumper secured with cable ties and duct tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass193,880 miles (+7,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 193,880 miles
- Test number
- 930536320867
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,148 miles (+11,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 186,148 miles
- Test number
- 793846806643
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,768 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 174,768 miles
- Test number
- 535124144809
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has got few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail174,768 miles (+6,377)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,768 miles
- Test number
- 607275874677
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has got few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,391 miles (+6,111)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 168,391 miles
- Test number
- 118794018197
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Pass162,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 162,280 miles
- Test number
- 482382508972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,280 miles (+6,690)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,280 miles
- Test number
- 805137523028
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass155,590 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 155,590 miles
- Test number
- 393304180182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,581 miles (+9,215)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,581 miles
- Test number
- 659125418586
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass146,366 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 146,366 miles
- Test number
- 849967225013
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail146,366 miles (+7,083)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,366 miles
- Test number
- 977666325067
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass139,283 miles (+6,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 139,283 miles
- Test number
- 319334604032
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass132,575 miles (+9,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 132,575 miles
- Test number
- 315247513061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,165 miles (+528)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 123,165 miles
- Test number
- 888908422005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,637 miles (+11,707)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,637 miles
- Test number
- 155049102094
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass110,930 miles (+8,986)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 110,930 miles
- Test number
- 178350621069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 101,944 miles
- Test number
- 694459820049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,944 miles (+9,795)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,944 miles
- Test number
- 530007920071
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,149 miles (+26,423)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 92,149 miles
- Test number
- 462661269136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 65,726 miles
- Test number
- 402209448014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,726 miles (+20,168)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,726 miles
- Test number
- 422139348028
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass45,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 45,558 miles
- Test number
- 173814547480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,558 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,558 miles
- Test number
- 262894647057
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about T8 XEB
- Does T8 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T8 XEB expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T8 XEB?
- The MOT on T8 XEB expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T8 XEB done?
- T8 XEB was recorded at 208,747 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 10,339 miles a year.
- Has T8 XEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 XEB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T8 XEB 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 T8 XEB find?
- T8 XEB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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