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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T976 EBWMOT history

T976 EBW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
130,488 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T976 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T976 EBW was last recorded at 130,488 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,485 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,488 miles
  • 2021 – 129,179 miles
  • 2020 – 127,270 miles
  • 2019 – 125,539 miles
  • 2018 – 122,568 miles
  • 2017 – 116,895 miles
  • 2015 – 116,292 miles
  • 2014 – 109,173 miles
  • 2013 – 102,489 miles
  • 2012 – 96,125 miles
  • 2011 – 90,440 miles
  • 2010 – 82,219 miles
  • 2009 – 76,682 miles
  • 2008 – 72,263 miles
  • 2007 – 66,697 miles
  • 2006 – 60,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,488 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - nearside and offside - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive beneath engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,488 miles (+3)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    441919474223
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - nearside and offside - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive beneath engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail130,485 miles (+1,306)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    550642493338
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - nearside and offside - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive beneath engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass129,179 miles (+1,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    748285141491
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to vehicle but not structural or within prescribed areas

  4. Pass127,270 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    100585579330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,261 miles (+1,722)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,261 miles
    Test number
    905736408206
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass125,539 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    904345055452
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,539 miles (+2,971)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    321359959224
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,568 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    167214421879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,895 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,895 miles
    Test number
    473637782708
    • AdvisoryBrake peddle seems to not fully return// sticking //

  10. Pass116,292 miles (+7,119)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    475268885135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust

  11. Pass109,173 miles (+6,684)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    879410904266
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSmall stone chips on windscreen

  12. Pass102,489 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    685627393120
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteKurb mark on n/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteKurb mark on n/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear diff damp/leaking
    • NoteRear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  13. Fail102,489 miles (+6,364)1 failure9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    349617793155
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteKurb mark on n/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteKurb mark on n/s/r tyre sidewall
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear diff damp/leaking
    • NoteRear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  14. Pass96,125 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    387607102453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,440 miles (+8,221)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    527668401254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak to gear box / rear differential
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Pass82,219 miles (+5,537)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    392196090191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil dampness around engine and gearbox
    • NoteOil dampness around rear differential
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corossion to n/s/r fuel pipe

  17. Pass76,682 miles (+4,419)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    443239099124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDampness of oil to rear diff

  18. Pass72,263 miles (+5,566)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    262449698411
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDampness of oil to rear diff
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system

  19. Pass66,697 miles (+5,777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,697 miles
    Test number
    524925307298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight oil dampness around rear diff

  20. Pass60,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    642292416242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T976 EBW

Does T976 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T976 EBW expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T976 EBW?
The MOT on T976 EBW expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T976 EBW done?
T976 EBW was recorded at 130,488 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 4,452 miles a year.
Has T976 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T976 EBW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T976 EBW 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 T976 EBW find?
T976 EBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 14 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - nearside and offside - front bushes; front oil leak, but not excessive beneath engine area, and 11 more.

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