Mercedes-Benz E
Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc
T996 OAMMOT history
T996 OAM is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 161,101 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 OAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 OAM was last recorded at 161,101 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 2,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,220 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,881 miles
- Average per year
- 4,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 161,101 miles
- 2023 – 158,220 miles
- 2022 – 156,428 miles
- 2021 – 156,424 miles
- 2020 – 154,630 miles
- 2019 – 146,100 miles
- 2018 – 134,468 miles
- 2017 – 129,365 miles
- 2016 – 121,241 miles
- 2015 – 116,042 miles
- 2014 – 113,988 miles
- 2013 – 111,775 miles
- 2012 – 109,475 miles
- 2011 – 106,521 miles
- 2010 – 105,124 miles
- 2009 – 102,397 miles
- 2008 – 101,049 miles
- 2007 – 95,367 miles
- 2006 – 88,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,101 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,101 miles (+2,881)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 161,101 miles
- Test number
- 449471889646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,220 miles (+1,792)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 158,220 miles
- Test number
- 850699505676
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,428 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 156,428 miles
- Test number
- 508902093921
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,424 miles (+1,794)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,424 miles
- Test number
- 727751452831
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected crimped flat (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,630 miles (+8,530)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,630 miles
- Test number
- 817042661209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,100 miles (+11,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 146,100 miles
- Test number
- 980339185381
- AdvisoryOffside rear & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass134,468 miles (+5,103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,468 miles
- Test number
- 309809275740
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads getting down
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass129,365 miles (+8,124)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,365 miles
- Test number
- 130646899947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,241 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 121,241 miles
- Test number
- 170463992317
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear all worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,042 miles (+2,054)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 116,042 miles
- Test number
- 715281755034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,988 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 113,988 miles
- Test number
- 809361144024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,775 miles (+2,300)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 111,775 miles
- Test number
- 156229533486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,475 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 109,475 miles
- Test number
- 976709932002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass106,521 miles (+1,397)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 106,521 miles
- Test number
- 309139541061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,124 miles (+2,727)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 105,124 miles
- Test number
- 150104850457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,397 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 102,397 miles
- Test number
- 493330749082
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,049 miles (+5,682)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 101,049 miles
- Test number
- 734039538044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,367 miles (+6,507)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 95,367 miles
- Test number
- 114261167478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 88,860 miles
- Test number
- 973372466003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T996 OAM
- Does T996 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T996 OAM expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T996 OAM?
- The MOT on T996 OAM expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T996 OAM done?
- T996 OAM was recorded at 161,101 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
- Has T996 OAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 OAM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T996 OAM 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 T996 OAM find?
- T996 OAM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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