
Mercedes-Benz 208 D
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
T978 SNPMOT history
T978 SNP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 192,779 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T978 SNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 208 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T978 SNP was last recorded at 192,779 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 2,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Aug 2014: 160,519 miles, lower than 160,541 miles on 6 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,110 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,669 miles
- Average per year
- 4,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,779 miles
- 2024 – 190,110 miles
- 2023 – 187,070 miles
- 2022 – 183,998 miles
- 2021 – 181,022 miles
- 2020 – 177,782 miles
- 2019 – 175,690 miles
- 2018 – 172,206 miles
- 2017 – 169,965 miles
- 2016 – 166,613 miles
- 2015 – 163,511 miles
- 2014 – 160,519 miles
- 2013 – 156,955 miles
- 2012 – 152,728 miles
- 2011 – 147,817 miles
- 2010 – 143,721 miles
- 2009 – 137,183 miles
- 2008 – 130,280 miles
- 2007 – 122,951 miles
- 2006 – 115,683 miles
- 2005 – 110,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail192,779 miles (+2,669)2 dangerous13 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,779 miles
- Test number
- 671190211505
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,110 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 190,110 miles
- Test number
- 506590195695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,110 miles (+3,040)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,110 miles
- Test number
- 541264061777
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,070 miles (+3,072)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,070 miles
- Test number
- 151795020826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal misting oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal misting oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,998 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 183,998 miles
- Test number
- 666930992758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail183,998 miles (+2,976)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,998 miles
- Test number
- 153994845116
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,022 miles (+3,240)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 181,022 miles
- Test number
- 689503362956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,782 miles (+2,092)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 177,782 miles
- Test number
- 386465303440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on and under vehicle
Pass175,690 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 175,690 miles
- Test number
- 744352376762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail175,690 miles (+3,484)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,690 miles
- Test number
- 565852501205
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under van (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOs and ns outer sills holed by corossion not within 30 cm
Pass172,206 miles (+2,241)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 172,206 miles
- Test number
- 734438322369
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flex hose slightly perrished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 169,965 miles
- Test number
- 646950334213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail169,965 miles (+3,352)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,965 miles
- Test number
- 491209412873
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass166,613 miles (+3,102)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 166,613 miles
- Test number
- 221863390505
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass163,511 miles (+2,992)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 163,511 miles
- Test number
- 716600915276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass160,519 miles (-22)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 160,519 miles
- Test number
- 628859714264
- NoteN/s door step/inner sill starting to corrode
Fail160,541 miles (+3,586)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,541 miles
- Test number
- 255948214244
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteN/s door step/inner sill starting to corrode
Pass156,955 miles (+4,227)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 156,955 miles
- Test number
- 399050123257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,728 miles (+16)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 152,728 miles
- Test number
- 325103022246
- NotePedal anti/slips showing wear
- NoteRear num plate starting to degrade
Fail152,712 miles (+4,895)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,712 miles
- Test number
- 385182322293
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NotePedal anti/slips showing wear
- NoteRear num plate starting to degrade
Pass147,817 miles (+4,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 147,817 miles
- Test number
- 557690821232
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass143,721 miles (+6,538)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 143,721 miles
- Test number
- 480361720227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,183 miles (+6,903)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 137,183 miles
- Test number
- 992106719239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,280 miles (+7,329)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 130,280 miles
- Test number
- 362044328497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,951 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 122,951 miles
- Test number
- 292410827281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail122,951 miles (+7,268)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,951 miles
- Test number
- 731550627208
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail115,683 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,683 miles
- Test number
- 500630026228
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass115,683 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 115,683 miles
- Test number
- 593410826224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass110,132 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 110,132 miles
- Test number
- 460451825269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about T978 SNP
- Does T978 SNP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T978 SNP expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T978 SNP?
- The MOT on T978 SNP expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T978 SNP done?
- T978 SNP was recorded at 192,779 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
- Has T978 SNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T978 SNP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T978 SNP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T978 SNP find?
- T978 SNP failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 13 major defects: brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 12 more.
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