Mercedes

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T997 EANMOT history

T997 EAN is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 73,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,833 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 EAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 EAN was last recorded at 73,833 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,321 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,512 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,833 miles
  • 2025 – 71,321 miles
  • 2024 – 69,353 miles
  • 2023 – 67,231 miles
  • 2022 – 61,729 miles
  • 2021 – 58,521 miles
  • 2020 – 55,760 miles
  • 2019 – 54,409 miles
  • 2018 – 53,581 miles
  • 2017 – 52,032 miles
  • 2016 – 50,893 miles
  • 2014 – 50,444 miles
  • 2013 – 47,707 miles
  • 2012 – 44,995 miles
  • 2011 – 42,631 miles
  • 2010 – 41,566 miles
  • 2009 – 35,483 miles
  • 2008 – 34,384 miles
  • 2007 – 32,914 miles
  • 2006 – 28,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,833 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery Tray CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides At The Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wooden Floor Rotten Non-Structural
  • AdvisoryRadiator Cradle Corroded

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,833 miles (+2,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    680663011599
    • AdvisoryBattery Tray Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides At The Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wooden Floor Rotten Non-Structural
    • AdvisoryRadiator Cradle Corroded

  2. Pass71,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    280157290358
    • AdvisoryBattery Tray Corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Discs Have Corroded Inner Faces
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corner Of Wooden Floor Slightly Rotten due To Internal Leak (Non-Structural)
    • AdvisoryRadiator Support Bar Corroded away

  3. Fail71,321 miles (+1,968)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    365351789214
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery Tray Corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Discs Have Corroded Inner Faces
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corner Of Wooden Floor Slightly Rotten due To Internal Leak (Non-Structural)
    • AdvisoryRadiator Support Bar Corroded away

  4. Pass69,353 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    212175148812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    530763028484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  6. Fail67,231 miles (+5,502)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    178497162850
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  7. Pass61,729 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    746267513292
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,521 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    180949080757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,496 miles (+2,736)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    327122270325
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass55,760 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    648363012731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,409 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    490425726698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,394 miles (+813)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    408055175333
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel + sinking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass53,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    218875166701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail53,581 miles (+1,549)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    717189657638
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass52,032 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    267289423793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass50,893 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    847509948637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail50,877 miles (+433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    250029096535
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass50,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    735646864276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,444 miles (+2,737)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    939782564252
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass47,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    128645653343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail47,707 miles (+2,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    885565153396
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass44,995 miles (+2,364)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    787933262397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded due to being parked up

  23. Pass42,631 miles (+1,065)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    759183161317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded due to being parked up

  24. Pass41,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    593875560385
    • 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)

  25. Fail41,566 miles (+4,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    453954060336
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass37,545 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    194160620441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,483 miles (+1,099)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,483 miles
    Test number
    440310029083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre perished but not down to cords

  28. Pass34,384 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    960453868177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,380 miles (+1,466)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    110352368102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not completly lit

  30. Pass32,914 miles (+4,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    424990077132
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  31. Pass28,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    113095606265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Fail28,821 miles (+2,158)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    771365306251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass26,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,663 miles
    Test number
    222136696083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 EAN

Does T997 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 EAN is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T997 EAN?
The MOT on T997 EAN is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 EAN done?
T997 EAN was recorded at 73,833 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has T997 EAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 EAN has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T997 EAN 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 T997 EAN find?
T997 EAN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: battery tray corroded; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at the front; offside front wooden floor rotten non-structural, and 1 more.

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