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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T991 HTRMOT history

T991 HTR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 268,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
268,280 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T991 HTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T991 HTR was last recorded at 268,280 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 2,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,870 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,410 miles
Average per year
12,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 268,280 miles
  • 2021 – 265,870 miles
  • 2020 – 264,772 miles
  • 2019 – 263,110 miles
  • 2018 – 261,948 miles
  • 2017 – 260,777 miles
  • 2016 – 259,350 miles
  • 2015 – 257,442 miles
  • 2014 – 255,111 miles
  • 2013 – 254,195 miles
  • 2012 – 253,119 miles
  • 2011 – 251,545 miles
  • 2010 – 250,044 miles
  • 2009 – 246,763 miles
  • 2008 – 224,497 miles
  • 2007 – 158,731 miles
  • 2006 – 93,400 miles
  • 2005 – 61,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail268,280 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail268,280 miles (+2,410)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,280 miles
    Test number
    973232555580
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass265,870 miles (+1,098)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    265,870 miles
    Test number
    307046843519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass264,772 miles (+1,662)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    264,772 miles
    Test number
    794528682519
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass263,110 miles (+1,162)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    263,110 miles
    Test number
    410116024645
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle faulty
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass261,948 miles (+1,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    261,948 miles
    Test number
    380831592342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone foremost bush starting to perish/crack (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear sub-frame front bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear sub-frame front bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer hanging bracket broken. exhaust is still secure by remaining mounting points

  6. Pass260,777 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    260,777 miles
    Test number
    885994202313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass259,350 miles (+1,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    259,350 miles
    Test number
    975691629660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass257,442 miles (+2,331)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    257,442 miles
    Test number
    467601315186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes have slight play
    • NoteObligatory wing mirror hazy
    • NoteOffside rear upper track control arm bush deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering

  9. Pass255,111 miles (+916)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    255,111 miles
    Test number
    966014714107
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns hazy
    • NoteMovement front wishbone front bushes
    • NoteOffside rear auxilliery sidelight inoperative
    • NoteOffside rear upper semi-trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • NotePlay steering offside & nearside
    • NoteWiper smears

  10. Pass254,195 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    254,195 miles
    Test number
    306305113190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass253,119 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    253,119 miles
    Test number
    948109902169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass251,545 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    251,545 miles
    Test number
    836428461071
    • 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)

  13. Pass250,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    250,044 miles
    Test number
    672316440047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail250,044 miles (+3,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,044 miles
    Test number
    863326240022
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass246,763 miles (+22,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    246,763 miles
    Test number
    301507449003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass224,497 miles (+65,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    224,497 miles
    Test number
    174429258442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass158,731 miles (+65,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    158,731 miles
    Test number
    961035967046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,400 miles (+31,696)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    653366066083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    683289355230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T991 HTR

Does T991 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T991 HTR expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T991 HTR?
The MOT on T991 HTR expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T991 HTR done?
T991 HTR was recorded at 268,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 12,086 miles a year.
Has T991 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T991 HTR has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T991 HTR 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 T991 HTR find?
T991 HTR failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front oil leaking excessively from engine from oil cooler; rear exhaust system insecure, and 8 more.

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