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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T979 CBYMOT history

T979 CBY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,422 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 CBY was last recorded at 83,422 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,386 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,422 miles
  • 2024 – 83,386 miles
  • 2023 – 83,331 miles
  • 2022 – 83,039 miles
  • 2021 – 82,253 miles
  • 2019 – 78,134 miles
  • 2018 – 77,756 miles
  • 2017 – 75,940 miles
  • 2016 – 73,988 miles
  • 2015 – 71,402 miles
  • 2014 – 68,087 miles
  • 2013 – 65,159 miles
  • 2012 – 61,827 miles
  • 2011 – 54,565 miles
  • 2010 – 51,121 miles
  • 2009 – 41,671 miles
  • 2008 – 36,643 miles
  • 2007 – 28,925 miles
  • 2006 – 22,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + cracking sidewalls (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively cracking sidewalls (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,422 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    309455026774
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + cracking sidewalls (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively cracking sidewalls (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass83,386 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    866794107118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail83,384 miles (+53)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    883347372412
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,331 miles (+292)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    313087111003
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,039 miles (+786)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    685908055310
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,253 miles (+4,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    234080236839
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    686922625657
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,134 miles (+378)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    345188597453
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,756 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    465388020622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,754 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    905941548605
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262711732399
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section detatched (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to o/s lower central section of Sill Panel just outside of the rear suspension prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass75,940 miles (+1,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    309671258717
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light lead broken on offside front
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe heavily corroded, recommend new pipe
    • AdvisoryJudder on wiper blades
    • AdvisoryNearside screenwash could be better

  13. Pass73,988 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,988 miles
    Test number
    354090560606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR POOR.CORRODED >?>> NEW ADVISED (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN CORRODED FACE (REAR) (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail73,981 miles (+2,579)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    288024260002
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S REAR (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven N/S/R SLOW TO OPPERATE (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR POOR.CORRODED >?>> NEW ADVISED (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN CORRODED FACE (REAR) (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    798237515133
    • NoteBraking surfaces on both rear discs corroded, reccomend new discs ASAP

  16. Fail71,402 miles (+3,315)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    925107615134
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBraking surfaces on both rear discs corroded, reccomend new discs ASAP

  17. Pass68,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    257652824153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,087 miles (+2,928)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    429521624117
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass65,159 miles (+3,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    875160023161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,827 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    946143522187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,806 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    566032822101
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass54,565 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    955767111189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,121 miles (+9,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    332219740180
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass41,671 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    684966049163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,643 miles (+7,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,643 miles
    Test number
    920580138167
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass28,925 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    532496817139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    824628606194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 CBY

Does T979 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 CBY expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 CBY?
The MOT on T979 CBY expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 CBY done?
T979 CBY was recorded at 83,422 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has T979 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 CBY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T979 CBY 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 T979 CBY find?
T979 CBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively + cracking sidewalls, and 2 more.

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