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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T968 VOPMOT history

T968 VOP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,347 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 VOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 VOP was last recorded at 61,347 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2018: 48,653 miles, lower than 48,705 miles on 25 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,347 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,347 miles
  • 2025 – 57,879 miles
  • 2024 – 52,641 miles
  • 2022 – 50,081 miles
  • 2020 – 49,745 miles
  • 2019 – 49,309 miles
  • 2018 – 48,655 miles
  • 2017 – 48,705 miles
  • 2016 – 47,686 miles
  • 2015 – 46,911 miles
  • 2014 – 45,404 miles
  • 2013 – 44,399 miles
  • 2012 – 42,072 miles
  • 2011 – 39,098 miles
  • 2010 – 36,269 miles
  • 2009 – 33,383 miles
  • 2008 – 28,233 miles
  • 2007 – 24,357 miles
  • 2006 – 22,246 miles
  • 2005 – 19,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    848793243066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail61,347 miles (+3,468)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    291684341602
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    620995729412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail57,879 miles (+5,238)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    625607680206
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,641 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,641 miles
    Test number
    390300793183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,638 miles (+2,557)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    104943291319
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,081 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,081 miles
    Test number
    799657113909
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak

  8. Pass49,745 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    944161403026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,309 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    326549038686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    892090471860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,653 miles (-52)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    876634570192
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass48,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    939385210798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,705 miles (+1,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    491551413351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass47,686 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    341708233616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,911 miles
    Test number
    633996460071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,911 miles (+1,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,911 miles
    Test number
    256889806152
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    978174474243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,404 miles (+1,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    838369864287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass44,399 miles (+2,327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    468238663286
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass42,072 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    378863622489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,098 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    389284021414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,269 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,269 miles
    Test number
    463581510298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,268 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    350639200479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear propshaft coupling dcracked

  24. Fail36,268 miles (+2,885)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    152689200281
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear propshaft coupling

  25. Pass33,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    800484229221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  26. Fail33,383 miles (+5,150)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    841066519233
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  27. Pass28,233 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    514552718266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,357 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,357 miles
    Test number
    314330307433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,246 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,246 miles
    Test number
    784190026210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,213 miles
    Test number
    771574025277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T968 VOP

Does T968 VOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T968 VOP is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T968 VOP?
The MOT on T968 VOP is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T968 VOP done?
T968 VOP was recorded at 61,347 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,051 miles a year.
Has T968 VOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 VOP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T968 VOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T968 VOP find?
T968 VOP passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, and 1 more.

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